Treadly and Me

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 31 March 2011

“Wearing a fluorescent jacket doesn’t mean that you no longer need to look where you are going.” –road.cc

Messengers need mountain bikes

Bike messengers need to jump on the MTB bandwagon, not just for their “strength and comfort” but also because they “beat bad roads and bad traffic”.

Speedlinking 27 September 2010

“…most of our cycling just isn’t all that exciting. It’s generally very pleasant but not worth reporting on frequently. Its the everyday stuff we do all the time, ride to school, ride home, ride to swimming, ride to the shops, ride to friend’s houses… you get the picture.” –faithh

Speedlinking 13 March 2010

“I lost 20 pounds…How? I drank bear piss and took up fencing. How the f–k you think, son? I exercised.” –ShitMyDadSays

Speedlinking 30 January 2010

Yep, more bike stuff.

Speedlinking 21 July 2009

“Cycling which was yesterday the fad of the few is to-day the pastime of the many; it has brought wealth to the wayside town and village, has given a new industry to the country, and by taking the place of more expensive forms of locomotion has facilitated in various ways the carrying on of trade.” –The Lancet, July 11, 1896.

Where law and logic don’t mix

Make sure you have a front headlight on your bike–so that you are visible to drivers behind you.

Speedlinking 3 November 2008

Cycle Commute
- Is fast, fun, enjoyable, time-saving, healthy.
- Makes me feel happy, stress-free, alive, succesful, fit.

–Polak, on Sydney Cyclist

Ride to Work Day 2008

A quick whip-around of news reports and blog posts on the subject of Ride to Work Day.