Cycling

The 5,300-Kilometer Ride That Ended One Day Before Death

📅 August 5, 2026 📂 AI & Machine Learning

Bob Montgomery, 82, cycled 5,300 kilometers across Australia with terminal MND, then died the next day. But the real story isn’t the $300,000 he raised—it’s how he reclaimed control over his own death. His final ride redefines what it means to die with purpose, proving that the end of life can be the most powerful chapter.

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The Dutch Cycling Paradise Is a Lie. Here’s the Real Problem.

📅 July 21, 2026 📂 AI & Machine Learning

The Netherlands is famously bike-friendly, but only 15% of commuters actually bike to work. The reason? Urban sprawl. Despite billions in bike infrastructure, low-density development forces most people to drive. This article exposes the myth and argues that bike lanes alone can’t solve car dependency—only land use reform can.

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