Treadly and Me
road safety
Speedlinking 7 March 2012
“I will try to show my fellow traveler, be they on the road or on this journey that is this life; respect and common courtesy. Even though it is entirely possible they will not show me the same.” –Dave Moulton
What are you doing now, Albert?
It’s been about a year and a half since the curbside bike lanes were installed in Albert Street, East Melbourne. Let’s go back and see how the setup is going.
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 5 July 2011
“My advice to you is that when you’re out on your bike, as often as possible, look up from your Garmin, heart rate monitor and bike computer, and look around and enjoy. Maybe even leave technology at home?” –xcmankan
Speedlinking 5 June 2011
“[Roadside assist] man told us he’s doing lots of flat batteries these days because ‘Everyone’s riding their bikes…forget their car needs to be used’” –@treadlie
Speedlinking 29 April 2011
“As magical as a shiny new set of wheels can be, any old bike can still get you where you need to go as long as you can ride it” –Kathleen Wilker
Speedlinking 31 March 2011
“Wearing a fluorescent jacket doesn’t mean that you no longer need to look where you are going.” –road.cc
Speedlinking 9 March 2011
“This is part of the beauty of cycling – all it really takes to be a cycling advocate is to ride your bike. The more people there are out there riding bikes, the more cycling benefits.” –BikeSnobNYC
Speedlinking 29 November 2010
“Cycling, like swimming, is a lifeskill that really ought to be taught early. But this can’t be forced. If the parents don’t cycle, they might not see cycling as a lifeskill at all”–Carlton Reid
Keeping perspective
If you want to enjoy commuting by bike sometimes you have to keep things in perspective.
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