"Those who wish to control their own lives and move beyond existence as mere consumers—those people ride a bike." —Wolfgang Sachs
Ever on the lookout for cycling documentaries, Why We Cycle is one of the best I’ve seen in quiet a while. It delves into why and how the Dutch have thoroughly embraced cycling. It also talks about the lesser thought-of benefits of cycling to our communities, such as the ability to see and to communicate with the people around us through body language.
At a time when the UK is quietly losing its mind about a bit of snow, a bit of perspective is always helpful.
One of the reasons many of us will cite when asked why we cycle is sustainability. However, to be truly sustainable, we need to be re-using what we have.
https://vimeo.com/107862136 If you were ever curious about the work of Cardiff Cycle Workshop, this video should serve as an excellent primer. Each Friday, the workshop sells off the bikes they have lovingly restored to full health, giving formerly unloved steeds a new home for minimal cost. However, as well as the workshop there is also the... Continue Reading →
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