tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999911.post3841097064180072659..comments2023-05-22T17:24:30.332+08:00Comments on Cycling in Singapore: "The road to a cycling city"Sivasothihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602079103603710402noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999911.post-64159036008013774282010-06-22T23:47:40.177+08:002010-06-22T23:47:40.177+08:00Actually drivers in Singapore have nothing against...Actually drivers in Singapore have nothing against cyclist, they just have everything against anything that is on the road, be it a cyclist, motorcyclist, other motorist or pedestrian. Just 2 days ago, I was side brushed by a taxi while walking along a minor road where there was no pavement. I nearly lost my balance and fall backwards. <br /><br />Law enforcers book cyclist riding on pavement instead of booking motorists that's speeding on the roads day in, day out. If not for traffic lights along the main road near where I stay, I am sure it will have ended up as an expressway. 2 church goers have already been recall back to the MAKER while crossing this road and all that was done to prevent future cases was to erect a barrier to stop jaywalkers. How about a speed camera?<br /><br />I had cycled to work a couple of times and its was really enjoyable, not to mention its a good form of exercise but after a few close encounters, I have to give up.<br /><br />Honestly, motorists are a blessed lot here in Singapore. For such a small piece of land, we have miles and miles of road, big ones and small ones leading motorists right to their destinations, to every corner of the country. But again, they are the cash cows of the nation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999911.post-5799887374153755442010-06-22T09:09:06.956+08:002010-06-22T09:09:06.956+08:00By the term 'cycling city' are we encourag...By the term 'cycling city' are we encouraging cycling as a form of exercise or as a means of commuting?<br /><br />I don't think it is far fetched to assume that a person who cycle commutes in Singapore would also be able to reach his destination via public transport and a bit of walking (and the latter also carries as strong a ‘green and healthy’ cred as cycling). <br /><br />The arguments for cycling – easing congestion / pro-environment / healthy – are equally addressed if you take public transport and walk a little. <br /><br />I am an avid cyclist myself, but objectively, five adults transported by a car utilizes road space much more efficiently than an equivalent number of cyclists. Yes, we want our space, but let’s put more thought in our arguments.<br /><br />And labeling pedestrians as territorial – Let’s not lose the little goodwill we have left with these guys yah…kingkongbundyboohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03889693084677611891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999911.post-68454708064617872992010-06-21T21:29:16.904+08:002010-06-21T21:29:16.904+08:00Well, yesterday a driver honked at me, cut into my...Well, yesterday a driver honked at me, cut into my lane abruptly (while staring at me), wind down the window to give me a profane sign and stick his head out of the window to hurl hokkien abuses at me while I'm behind him. This happened the whole time he was driving. <br /><br />What can I say about cycling in Singapore?Longhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771815800691337711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999911.post-81986945501526879342010-06-20T09:46:50.227+08:002010-06-20T09:46:50.227+08:00I am very pleased to read this article about cycli...I am very pleased to read this article about cycling on Singapore - I'm an avid cyclist but having brushed death a few times on the roads in Singapore, I often opt for a walk or run to get to my destination - I've cycled in different parts of the world and have to say that Singapore is among the least accommodating towards cyclists - my company has a policy on cycle to work which unfortunately I prefer not to take part in while in Singapore given the danger of cycling here.<br />Hope that the government will implement measures to make the city for cycling-friendly and motorists in general will be more accepting of cyclistsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999911.post-14680894553576306182010-06-18T17:49:26.447+08:002010-06-18T17:49:26.447+08:00Recently a friend asked why didn't I get a roa...Recently a friend asked why didn't I get a road bike. The reason is our roads are not accommodating to road bike, as yet. Thus, a MTB is preferred.<br /><br />I enjoy reading the article. I very much agree with her on bringing up others have realized the benefits of cycling and successfully facilitated cycling.<br /><br />I also agree that there are solutions if we are willing to find them. However, I hope we find them instead of inventing them as I believe many cities have similar problems and tested solutions for us to adapt. Thus, I disagree with charging cyclists a nominal fee to please the motorists. Furthermore, the nominal fee could be so negligible that it is not feasible to do so (http://back2nature.blogspot.com/2010/05/road-tax-and-bicycle.html)<br /><br />Nevertheless, compulsory tests might be something we need. I suggest instead of compulsory, how about big difference in punishment and/or insurance cover in the case of accidents.Back2Naturehttp://back2nature.blogspot.com/search/label/bicyclenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999911.post-84585233424772258762010-06-17T23:04:21.463+08:002010-06-17T23:04:21.463+08:00So I bought a Trek 2.1 today in hopes of getting i...So I bought a Trek 2.1 today in hopes of getting into road cycling, not so much of the racing as much as it is more of commuting and having the ability to stop to take pictures (photography).<br />I come from Canada and was an avid competitor in downhill mountain biking and so this is a big change for me. <br />My only experience on cycling in Singapore so far is the way from the store to where I am currently staying and I found myself having little room on the road and further more, I felt cars were intentionally giving me little breathing room, in fact I had a couple cab drivers honking at me as they passed and so I had to stick to the pedestrian but some parts of the pedestrian aren't very well made for road bikes.<br />In Vancouver, we have many avid road cyclists and I do notice the increase in bicycle lanes especially since the Winter Olympics 2010. Frankly speaking, I am wondering if my decision of investing into a road bicycle here was a bad choice seeing as I do not know where to start nor where would be appropriate to cycle.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999911.post-87368356512586646962010-06-17T21:55:24.687+08:002010-06-17T21:55:24.687+08:00Honestly, I am very pleased to see this article ca...Honestly, I am very pleased to see this article came up yesterday in the PRIME NEWS section of Straits Times- a signal that cycling is becoming a mainstream discussion for the interests of general public.Chu Wahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15512540924200887264noreply@blogger.com