* 8.00am: As the news is all a little boring I decide to read my Bicycle magazine. There's no chance of feminism invading the subject of cycling is there? No way

The author of a feature article in the magazine points out that men do much more driving in European countries which therefore proves that women have less access to transport and are therefore oppressed. While men drive, women are forced to walk or cycle...and do the shopping, pick up the kids, do the washing and ironing. "This daily juggling of various tasks involves many extra trips and makes everyday life rather complex."

No wonder women have problems with the video recorder. What is her conclusion?

"We need more female planners, architects, politicians, scientists, who guarantee that our built environment no longer prioritises the employed man with briefcase, going to work during rush hour."

According to Ursula Lehner-Lierz, cycling consultant and Vice President of European Cyclists' Federation in Australian Cyclist December 1998-January 1999: 26.

Well in Australia 90% of cyclists are male. What is the reason? There I was thinking it's because women hate to show their fat arses on bicycle seats.