“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
This collection of interesting bike links is brought to you by clogwog. Enjoy!
“Keep calm and ride on”
“A sport is advanced by the handful of people who do it brilliantly, but it is kept sweet and sane by the great numbers of the mediocre, who do it for fun” –Elizabeth Coxhead
“[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
“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
“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
“Some cyclists are complete prats, obviously, but so are some drivers. So are some fishmongers and accountants, for that matter. Being a prat is a state of mind and not transport-specific. It’s not the bicycle’s fault.”–James May
“A year ago, I thought biking to school was impossible – now – I do it in a dress.” –@re_user (Twitter)
“Was almost run over by a Right To Lifer, that could have potentially been ironic.” –@rosewal (Twitter)