Category Archives: Opinion

The myth of the green cyclist

Posted on 14 April 2011 by Alex Murray

There are many stereotypes which come up time and again when cycling is discussed: red-light jumpers, lycra louts, mid-life crisis on carbon and – the one I hate the most – the environmentally-aware commuter. It comes up, alongside the others, … Continue reading →

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Ride because it makes your life richer

Posted on 4 March 2011 by Alex Murray

A couple of blog posts recently have encouraged me to think about why I love cycling and why I ride my bike. Work has been tough recently and the bike has been a nice place away from the newsroom, which … Continue reading →

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Breaking the wheel: time for cycling to find its Kerry Packer?

Posted on 1 June 2010 by Alex Murray

I’ve avoided poking the road rash on the rump of professional cycling that is the Floyd Landis case. Nobody has ever thanked the ninety-nine-millionth-and-one person who says “look you seem to have fallen off” while prodding the weeping flesh. Instead … Continue reading →

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