Self Righteous Cyclist

If it's one thing that really annoys me as a Victorian it's the ongoing public debate about infrastructure.  Here's my summary of what I'm hearing right now and my responses to it. Peak motoring bodies like the RACV and Vic Roads see the answer to the city's traffic congestion woes in more roads -  Build more roads and they will drive on it   Public Transport Users Association see improved public transport as a solution -  Build more rail lines and they will ride on it   Toll road operators join the chorus ready to spruik their wares and rub their hands in anticipation of getting their hands on more public road infrastructure -  Do that on the wrong side of town and you might end up with a short political career Bicycle Victoria advocates for improved cycling infrastructure to make this liveable city of ours even more liveable and provide some viable solutions - Build better cycling infrastructure and the

From what I've observed of a lot of riders around my neck of the woods, it's clear that their bikes are an extension of their personalities.  One young lady is often seen pedalling what seems more like a vase on two wheels because it has so many plastic flowers sitting in the front and rear baskets.  The young hipsters favour the fixie in its various guises.  Commuters favour hybrids for their cross purpose ability between trails and roads.  Regardless of what you ride, when sitting watching the passing parade or being a part of it, it's a great sight and makes me glad we are not all riding the same style of bikes.  Although I have read some claims that China's ride to prosperity began on the back of the mass produced bike called the Flying Pigeon that has sold half a billion bikes.  But then again the Chinese communist party has not been widely  known for encouraging individuality. As a keen bike rider I'm often asked what bike I would recommend to buy.  Thi