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Speedlinking 28 February 2010

“We have a wonderful network of over 25,000 miles of cycleways in the UK, with smooth tarmac and direct routes to the places we want to go. All we have to do is get the other people using those cycleways in their motor vehicles to do so safely and properly.” -Regulator, Cyclechat [via @John_the_Monkey]

Simple question, misunderstood…

Do drivers and cyclists come to the road primed for misunderstandings?

What precisely is wrong with playing on the road?

It’s a sorry state of affairs when kids are hassled for playing in a quiet residential street.

Speedlinking 14 July 2009

“Is it an indulgence to own more than one bicycle? Maybe – but at least it’s cheaper than yachting or cocaine”–Peter Walker

His attitude is not my problem

A pathetically narrow bike lane and a driver with anger management issues. I’ll not let either disturb a quiet Sunday ride.

Speedlinking 7 March 2009

“You learned a long time ago that it doesn’t matter how light or fast, just get on that bike.” –ORbike

Take the road or the bike path?

With just under an hour to spare recently, I conducted an interesting little experiment: How much extra distance does riding on a shared path add compared to the adjacent on-road route?

America’s stupidest bike lane found

I’ve been wondering what turned up in the search for America’s stupidest bike lane…

America’s stupidest bike lane

Surely America has stupider bike lanes than this…

But I’m on your side!

I found myself in the relatively unusual role of motorist today, which allowed me to experience an interaction with a cyclist from behind the wheel.