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Speedlinking 4 May 2012

“Begone old-fashioned traffic planners. Bicycle infrastructure should be designed like toothbrushes, toasters, mobile phones. For the user.” –@copenhagenize

Speedlinking 2 January 2012

“I personally have found that it changes things: I now readily go places I didn’t. Cars are expensive to park; subways take too long. The bike is quick and easy.” –Tom Keane, The Boston Globe

Speedlinking 15 November 2011

“We try to do rides that are somewhat audacious. If they were easy, it wouldn’t be all that satisfying when you get to the finish.” –rider, Seattle Randonneurs video

Speedlinking 31 March 2009

“When the road builders start riding their bikes to work instead of driving, it’s clear something different is happening.”–The Age

Pull over, driver. And get off that phone!

Let’s get behind the wheel and do anything other than pay attention to the road….

Cyclist road deaths doubled last year

Did you know that fourteen Victorian cyclists died in road crashes last year?

Chances are you are NOT a safe and patient driver

The 2006 AAMI Crash Index contains some sobering figures for those who would drink-drive. Or speed. Or use their mobile phone while driving. Or drive while fatigued…