New Bikeway Section

Can't believe i haven't posted this pic already. Took it the first time i rode along the newly completed section of Brisbane's Bicentennial Bikeway. It wasn't quite the first day of operation, but it was close. I like that there's a dad-and-daughter combination trying it out :)


There are still renovations on the final stretch (to the city) but it's uninterrupted travel all the way through to the Go-Between Bridge - which is also currently the scenic detour for city-bound riders.

Oh, and the metal thing in the bottom left corner is a drink fountain. Very handy to have these at regular intervals, for a refreshing rest and a drink :)

No Regrets

Like the t-shirt i showed you the other week, i saw this one online. It caught my eye because it's a very similar design to the great one i have.


I think it's a good summary of the advantages of going car free. "No fuel tank. No emissions. No oil wars. No regrets."

Break Free From Traffic

I've been riding to work again recently, and it's a refreshing experience. So i was struck by the truth of this sign (that's been making it's way around the internet).

School's Back

I'm sure it's back-to-school week. I've been riding to my current workplace (in the city centre) for 2 weeks now. But now it's different. I feel faster. :)

I'm actually not. I'm just cruising along in my bikeway / path / lane at my normal rate. But with parents back on the road again, i feel speedy because i'm keeping pace (or passing) the peak-hour traffic.

Burn Fat - Save Money

Saw this t-shirt through an online ad. It reads "This one runs on fat and saves you money. This one runs on money and makes you fat."


It's a fairly obvious choice isn't it? Even without taking the planet factor into account. ;)

[Related Link: No Regrets t-shirt]

My Commute - Part 5

This is the final photo in my commute to work series. It's so convenient that my work, and the bikeway are so close to the river - it makes for a more scenic ride, and a great start to the workday :)


Ironically, as i post this photo, I've just started riding to a new place of work. Much of the same route, with a different ending.

[My Commute - Part 1 :: Part 2 :: Part 3 :: Part 4 :: Part 5]

How Much Is Too Much?

Can anyone tell me how spending 180,000 dollars for a car is a wise financial investment. And that's when it's second-hand!! What did it cost new?!


Granted, a mercedes dealership is not the place to look for reasonable prices, but i still find this incomprehensible.

Bikes Are Art

Artists in Toronto are using discarded bikes as outdoor art. With a small garden on each one, they are colourful, and reflect a "spirit of regeneration and community".


For more pics and backstory, click the picture. :)

Boost The Local Economy

The people at GOOD analysed the numbers and put together a great graphic illustrating how much of our car costs leak out of the local economy (illustrated in red).


Furthermore, they worked out that if a city could reduce its number of cars by 15,000 it would boost the local economy by over 127 million dollars. Sounds good to me!

What Bicycles Produce

Was playing around with images and created this little pic from a We Love Cycling poster.


I thought it was a nice depiction of the fun of riding, rather than the pollution of cars. :)