Be Prepared

June 17, 2008
by Rodney Olsen
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Do you ever wonder if people are taking things a little too far?

I always carry spares when I’m cycling. I have a spare tube along with some patches and glue under my seat and a pump fitted to the down tube. I also carry a tool with a number of screwdrivers and allen keys and a pocket knife.

I don’t need all those bits and pieces very often but it’s great to have the confidence that if I do have any problems, I can get myself back on the road fairly quickly.

I saw someone taking the whole spare thing to the next level while I was riding to work yesterday. I rode past a cyclist who was pedaling along quite happily – with an entire bike over his shoulder. If he had any problems he would have been able to stop – change bikes – and just continue on his way.

I’m sure it would be very convenient in the case of emergency but somehow I just can’t see it catching on.



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Bikes Outsell Cars … Again

January 7, 2008
by Rodney Olsen
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BicycleFor the eighth consecutive year Australians have bought more bikes than cars. With fuel prices continuing to rise and the huge health benefits of cycling it’s hardly surprising.

We’ve been a one car family for many years now and we save a huge amount of money due to the fact that I commute by bicycle. I must admit that I get a feeling of great satisfaction every time I cycle past a petrol station, knowing that my fuel is a lot cheaper and healthier than what they’re offering.

In a story titled Bikes outsell cars for eighth straight year, News.com.au says that we’re experiencing a boom in bicycle sales.

More than 1.4 million bikes were bought around the nation in 2007, compared to just over one million new motor vehicle sales, according to figures compiled by motor vehicle sales monitoring agency VFACTS and Customs.

Climate change and a bigger focus on health are just a couple of great reasons to get out and ride. It’s time to rediscover what we’ve always known; cycling is fun.



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