cycling enthusiast

Hi, I'm Liam and I wouldn't follow me either

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Meet the new Trek Madone. More integration, improved aerodynamics, and added comfort thanks to a special ISOspeed decoupler. by velonews http://ift.tt/1GXsNdK

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Cycling History -  Crown Cycle Company Advertisement, 1900.

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Culture vs. Infrastructure

Everyone always talks about ‘Dutch Style Cycling Infrastructure’ being the benchmark cycling infrastructure and while it is clear that the town planning is more friendly to non-motorised travellers than in the UK, I feel that there are other factors influencing the vast numbers of cyclists to get on their bikes in The Netherlands.

The culture of using the roads that I observed in Amsterdam was much more tolerant and considerate than that of road users in the UK. For example, I was in a taxi when I first arrived in the city, and some cyclists entered the main carriageway to avoid a blockage in the cycle lane. Now if this had been in Leeds, the taxi driver would have been raging and honking his horn. I know this because I’ve been on the receiving end of this kind of behaviour. In Amsterdam, the taxi driver just quietly and patiently, slowed down to let them out. The tolerance amongst road users was clearly evident.

So my concern is, that it’s all very well to invest in improving our cycling infrastructure, which of course is badly needed, but we need to address the culture of how we use the roads. We need to embed tolerance and patience as values in our transport system, encouraging road users to respect each other, remember that they are people too and have a greater concern for each other’s safety and welfare. Wouldn’t that be nicer for everyone?

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A day of unforgettable riding with Rapha Travel custom trip. Livigno, Lombardy, IT. #RaphaTravel Credit @rapha http://ift.tt/1LsC0Os

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I would consider this a bad day - how about you?

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Parlee Z5 SLi with #Campagnolo Record, @zippspeed 303 tubulars and stem, Enve seatpost and handlebar, Garmin Vector pedals and Prologo saddle Credit @pushcartel via http://ift.tt/1Lt24cf

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Mash SF does it again! Another spectacular shot of Dylan doing his thing.

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In my opinion, this is how a track bar should look. Used and aged to perfection!

For the full bike, head over to The Radavist.

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(via Lockedcog.com – Bikes on the Streets. » Blog Archive » Cinelli Mash Histogram From Kendo Shop)

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Happy birthday Eddy! #merckx70

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Some nice wee cartoons by Dave Walker depicting and describing the multiple benefits of cycling.

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Illustration: Kate Copeland http://www.katecopeland.co.uk/ via rapha.cc

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Ciclista solitario by eevarita

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Bike of the day!

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Les montagnes de @savoiemontblanc font rêver @quentinjauregui Stage à @latoussuire #ALLEZALM Credit ag2rlamondiale_procyclingteam via http://ift.tt/1Qa4gte

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I really love to travel with my bike to discover new roads, and sometimes I don’t have to go far to find an adventure or a good place to ride. One of my favorite rides begins right from my front steps and takes me past some of Rio’s beaches all the way to a nature reserve, completing a 100 km round trip. I take the expressway that surrounds Rio’s Lagoon, avoiding the traffic lights of the ordinary streets all the way to Leblon Beach. Right at the end of the beach, an easy climb takes me to São Conrado. It’s a short stretch of winding road and it ends at a beautiful and almost deserted beach where you can admire a huge rock called Pedra Bonita (Beautiful Rock). I usually get there by sunrise when this rock is covered by golden sunlight. It’s magnificent! After taking in the sights, you must cross a mountain pass in order to reach the other side of the beach. The timing is always perfect to contemplate the sunrise from up there. There is a lot of flat road on the way to the nature reserve. To mix things up there are some stretches of bike paths and a few stints of cobbles. I prefer climbing, but the place is so beautiful that it’s worth it. As I push forward, the houses get spread out until they completely disappear. The reserve has a hilly road crammed between the green untouched mountains and the deep blue ocean. It’s one of the most amazing places i’ve ever been to, and the best part is I don’t need a car to get there. Julia -@franceantarctique