Last year was a good year for urban cycling in Australia, with the launch of two new magazines dedicated to cycling for the rest of us: Treadlie and The Wheeler.
“I suggest the following: we are all real cyclists, no matter why we are doing it.”–Mia Birk
“A year ago, I thought biking to school was impossible – now – I do it in a dress.” –@re_user (Twitter)
“We believe that the benefits of cycling as part of the transport mix are not being fully realised because of poor public policy…there are major benefits to the City that are not being realised (less congested roads and public transport; less air pollution; lower carbon emissions; lower public health costs; quieter, safer roads and a more pleasant public realm).” –Melbourne City Bicycle Rider
When you have a short attention span, a 200k brevet or even a quick ride to work provides plenty of opportunity for the mind to wander–and stick all manner of unwelcome tunes in your head.
“I lost 20 pounds…How? I drank bear piss and took up fencing. How the f–k you think, son? I exercised.” –ShitMyDadSays
After all these years, we finally have a shed. Now to turn it into a bike shed…
“I’ve traveled by foot, car, plane, train, boat and on horseback, but nothing comes close to connecting me to places and people the way bicycling does.” –Diane Daniel, Ode Magazine
“Slowing down to the urban biking pace reveals a city that many urban dwellers hadn’t taken notice of, yet” –anonymous quote on London Cyclist.
A pathetically narrow bike lane and a driver with anger management issues. I’ll not let either disturb a quiet Sunday ride.