The collision between a car and a pedestrian on Adelaide Avenue, near The Lodge, at 6am today is exactly why we need a separated active travel lane on major commuter roads.
Lots of people I know who are experienced cyclists won't use the quickest route between Woden and the city for bike commuting, because it just doesn't feel safe when cars are that close to you.
I said it in 2020, and I'll keep saying it: separated cycleways are safer and more inclusive.
Finally got the chance to take my new CBR650R out for a day-long spin and had a blast! When this bike sings, it’s like no other one I’ve ridden: it has a two-tone whistle of an induction noise, and since it doesn’t have too much torque down low, I was able to hear it a whole lot more than the whistle of the Ninja 1000SX that this replaced! Switching to a smaller bike was definitely the right choice for that reason alone, but it was also much easier to get on the side of the tire because of its lighter crankshaft.
The route was one of my favorites: Seattle, Bainbridge Island, Port Townsend, atd Whidbey Island, but this time along the Pioneer Highway to spend as little time on I-5 as possible. There were so many other people out riding both motorcycles and bicycles since this was the best weather we’ve had in quite some time! One interesting rest stop was at The Rex in between La Conner and Conway, where there were motorcycles parked as far as the eye could see for a fundraiser barbecue for the owner of The Rex.
I’m celebrating the return of Spring with a new Honda CBR650R! (Album)
After selling my Ninja 1000SX because I realized that it wasn’t the right bike, I did a test ride on this exact bike at The Brothers Powersports in Bremerton on a stormy day a couple weeks back, then later that night I put a deposit on it. I had the shop put some comfort mods on the bike (heated grips, quickshifter, top case rack, frame sliders) over the past week and then took the bus and ferry last Friday to pick it up, which took forever because I had to wait an hour for the ferry! I did have to ride home with a backpack on, which wasn’t fun, but I got it safely home and then spent all of Saturday started putting more mods on it (GPS charging mount and adjustable rearsets because my long legs were cramped). It was kind of a bummer missing out on the nice weather Saturday, but with the bike all buttoned up, I’ll be able to any upcoming warm weather! Even better is that I bought it out of pocket and don’t have to deal with financing!
On the ferry ride home Friday, I ran into the same lady I saw when I headed home from Bremerton after test riding the bike. Her name was Loki and she was headed with her partner Isaac from her home on the Olympic Peninsula to Seattle to teach circus performers.
(I realize my eyes were closed in the photos. Bummer!)
WIth management of the Green Shed shifting to Vinnies next month, is anyone aware of a commitment from Vinnies to continue the Green Shed's regular funding donations to local charities?
I half heard a comment on radio that this will cease with the Civic shop closing but am not sure I heard correctly.
Wondering whether additional support will now be needed for our local charities.
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Must be OK with me talking about radical love.
Ability to talk me out of getting myself arrested in civil disobedience actions is a bonus.
On the bus to work, listening to a children’s school choir singing Flame Trees in my headphones, and thinking through the speech I’ll be giving out front of the ACT Courts in an hour.
5 of my friends were arrested for blockading the front entrance to APPEA, the gas and oil lobbyist company, on the first anniversary of the Lismore floods. Today is Judgement Day for their court process. This is what courage and conviction looks like.
#CBR#belconnen A brief visit to the lake during sunshine yesterday was rewarding. There was busy bird traffic and the rain had extended the shallows. Note the ever present bold swamp hen lurking in the long grass.😊
People who may have been exposed to the virus in the following locations should monitor for symptoms:
Air India flight AI 302 from Delhi to Sydney, arriving in Sydney on Saturday 20 January at 8.10am.
Sydney airport – Terminal 1 international arrivals (including baggage claim and customs) and Bay 9, bus and coach bays, on the morning of Saturday 20 January
Murrays Sydney to Canberra express bus, departing Sydney international airport around 10.30am on Saturday 20 January. ACT Health is contacting individuals who travelled on this bus service.
The director of the communicable diseases branch of NSW Health, Dr Christine Selvey, said while these locations pose no ongoing risk, if you, or someone you know, were on this flight or visited the above locations at those times it is important to be on the lookout for symptoms:
Heb jij je Basiscertificaat Marifonie behaald, maar nog geen bedieningscertificaat aangevraagd? Doe dit dan vóór 1 juli 2024 bij ons. Daarna neemt de CBR de uitgifte over en kan je bij hun terecht.
#Auspol#CBR Anyone in Canberra who remembers the surly, confrontational, disruptive rabble that loafed around the city, some for months after the 'Convoy', will not be surprised.