Bicycle Network hit the streets of inner Sydney this morning to talk with locals about the impending introduction of mandatory ID for __bike riders and the impact that this would have on their everyday life.
Mandatory ID is an attack on civil liberties and the basic rights of Australians – riding a __bike is something that everyone should be able to do easily and freely.
You wouldn't expect the government to make it difficult for you to go for a swim at the beach or to walk the dog, so why should we accept restrictions on going for a bike ride? Australians have the right to move about their neighbourhoods without being harassed.
The response from riders when told that they would be forced by government to carry ID every single time they jump on a bike was unfavourable to say the least.
The general feeling from riders was that by introducing mandatory ID they are having their freedom ripped away from them, and that the government is actively trying to stop them from riding.
See how the morning unfolded on Twitter and feedback from riders below. Share your thoughts online using #RideIDfree.
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