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Speedlinking 11 March 2009
“Why is 5-10 seconds so precious out of your life that you are willing to sacrifice mine for it?” –splork on HubPages
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.
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?
Speedlinking 2 January 2009
“When the economy’s bad, people drink. When the economy is good, people drink. When the economy’s bad, people still need to do something. So they ride their bikes.” –Tom Girard of Zane’s (quoted in New York Times)
BV pushes “Us-vs-Them” on Beach Road
It is well worth pushing for weekend clearways on Beach Rd, but using the “might is right” argument to achieve that won’t help cyclists in general.
Top Gear ruined by a bike (and a boat)
I think the “Race Across London” is about to become my favourite Top Gear moment…
On the horn in Hollywood
Should a bus driver be allowed to blast a cyclist with her horn just because he’s in her way? It’s interesting to see where it leads…
Where to park those tour coaches?
The proposal to relocate tour coach stops out of Swanston Street is open for public comment.
No tour coaches in Swanston St? Yes!
I can’t say I’m particularly disturbed by the suggestion to ban tourist coaches from Swanston St. In fact, I’m delighted.
There is nothing like a Dane
A visitor to Melbourne asks the question. And I have no answer.
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