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I love being corrected by a moron

By ⋅ November 3, 2011 ⋅ 4 comments

Elly Blue recently wrote at Grist about the joy of being abused on the road for doing “something that’s totally, mundanely legal”.
I had one of those experiences today.

Speedlinking 29 July 2010

By ⋅ July 29, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

“We believe that the benefits of cycling as part of the transport mix are not being fully realised because of poor public policy…there are major benefits to the City that are not being realised (less congested roads and public transport; less air pollution; lower carbon emissions; lower public health costs; quieter, safer roads and a more pleasant public realm).” –Melbourne City Bicycle Rider

Speedlinking 30 September 2009

By ⋅ September 30, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

“I’ve traveled by foot, car, plane, train, boat and on horseback, but nothing comes close to connecting me to places and people the way bicycling does.” –Diane Daniel, Ode Magazine

Speedlinking 17 September 2009

By ⋅ September 17, 2009 ⋅ 4 comments

“I’m going to start acting my age some day soon, instead of piss-farting around on bikes. Nah, f_ck it.” –Surly Dave

Do some cyclists seek confrontation?

By ⋅ May 1, 2007 ⋅ 14 comments

These days I try to avoid heated exchanges with other road users, but judging by an incident I witnessed last night, some riders are always up for it. Even when they’re completely in the wrong.

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