“When the economy’s bad, people drink. When the economy is good, people drink. When the economy’s bad, people still need to do something. So they ride their bikes.” –Tom Girard of Zane’s (quoted in New York Times)
“Every now and then, someone takes a potshot at bicyclists and bicycling. Sometimes it’s a politician; other times a shock jock. Whoever it is, and whatever their motivation, we don’t like it!” –The League of American Cyclists
“I received the best compliment the other day since I became a cyclist…someone came up to me and asked if I rode a bike. I was ecstatic. I have been trying for years to not look like a cyclist.” –mk at momentum
“It’s funny how a little rain scares so many cyclists off, because a one or two hour ride in the rain is generally a very pleasant experience as long as you keep moving and stay warm.” –SurlyDave
Cycle Commute
- Is fast, fun, enjoyable, time-saving, healthy.
- Makes me feel happy, stress-free, alive, succesful, fit.
–Polak, on Sydney Cyclist
“Cup of coffee in hand, I realize that it’s true what they say: Bicycles Rule in the Netherlands.” –Eric, Downwind of Amsterdam.
“Cycling is an activity in and of itself, regardless of where you end up, or whether you break a sweat.” –Happy Woman Magazine
Will humans ever finish designing and redesigning the bike? I doubt it…
“But here’s the big secret: bike commuting is no sacrifice at all. As a matter of fact, I often feel a pang of guilt for doing it. It’s so much fun, and I derive so many benefits from it…” –Alan, www.ecovelo.info
Seriously, how good does it feel to ride a bike?
I’ve been wondering what turned up in the search for America’s stupidest bike lane…
And normal service should resume shortly…
Yep, speedlinking again.