Treadly and Me

The Queensland government is to introduce new penalties for dangerous driving, driving while intoxicated, excessive speed, and hit-and-run.

Reports on the demise of the bike courier...are they 'greatly exaggerated'?

"Year 7 students at private and government schools said in a study that they were forced to sit and talk during breaks because they were not allowed to run, play informal games or have access to sporting equipment" - The Age

Yeah, cycling is a great family activity and you can't beat parental example as a way to teach stuff to kids. Is it a vehicle for broader social change? Maybe. But on one level, who cares?

"And way up on high..." I photograph a bit of Paul Kelly poetry - even if it is a bit of a cliche.