tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847712656239809973.post6936609533993484843..comments2023-10-02T14:37:18.823+02:00Comments on Travels with a Tin Donkey: The Economist notices cyclingSprocketboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002657522696618715noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847712656239809973.post-38115482523661945372008-08-10T06:25:00.000+02:002008-08-10T06:25:00.000+02:00We have the same issues here in Oz and I miss ridi...We have the same issues here in Oz and I miss riding in Europe and the courtesy and acceptance of cyclists over there. But think of Cadel what you want (tantrums and all), I have noticed a change in attitude and I attribute it to Cadel's Tour success and the subsequent raise of the pofile of the sport here in Australia. But there is still a long way to go ...Grooverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05746451980347654639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847712656239809973.post-87733168672075642992008-08-08T05:19:00.000+02:002008-08-08T05:19:00.000+02:00I remember touring in France and having cars honk ...I remember touring in France and having cars honk as they approached from behind. At first I thought it was a toot telling me to get out of the way, then I realized it was a courtesy honk to let me know they were behind me and going to pass. That and the encouragement they would shout out the car windows as I made my way up the cols. Fond memories...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com