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Spider Jerusalem

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7. Here in California, and probably elsewhere in these great United States...

Fri Jul 23, 2021, 11:24 PM

Jul 2021

many (or possibly even most?) people who own bicycles transport them by car to the point from which they intend to begin their two-wheeled journey, which is almost invariably of a recreational or fitness-related nature. Utility cyclists, who ride a bike for any distance that doesn't absolutely require a car, are rare in the USA; Americans view bikes as either toys for children, or sporting equipment, but not as actual transportation. (And I live in what is supposed to be one of the more cycling-friendly areas of the US.)

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"The bicycle is the slow death of the planet" [View all] babylonsister Jul 2021 OP

I had a boss who once said to me "Damn bicycles, don't pay tax for roads" underpants Jul 2021 #1

The Bicycle is the slow death of the Planet ItsjustMe Jul 2021 #2

Damn, what next? People quit eating factory farm meat? hunter Jul 2021 #3

This is glurge. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2021 #4

For the cyclists I know Mopar151 Jul 2021 #5

I have 5 bicycles and one car bhikkhu Jul 2021 #33

The bicycle isn't the death of the planet, by this argument. But it's one nail in the coffin Gaugamela Jul 2021 #6

Here in California, and probably elsewhere in these great United States... Spider Jerusalem Jul 2021 #7

Actually, here in Austin a lot of people commute via bike. Lonestarblue Jul 2021 #30

That Seems Fair ProfessorGAC Jul 2021 #31

Having a rack and panniers and fenders makes a huge difference Spider Jerusalem Jul 2021 #35

Advantages Here ProfessorGAC Jul 2021 #41

Oh, dear lord. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2021 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author Celerity Jul 2021 #9

You just have to avoid getting hit by cars. A Jets coach just got killed... brush Jul 2021 #22

Sanjay Thakrar of Vandalay Industries ? Captain Zero Jul 2021 #25

no and I actually did find this bloke (not saying he wrote the info btw) Celerity Jul 2021 #26

I walk everywhere I_UndergroundPanther Jul 2021 #10

They buy tight shorts, bikes, protein shakes, etc. IronLionZion Jul 2021 #11

Stupid sexy Flanders! ret5hd Jul 2021 #15

Stupid sexy Flanders! ret5hd Jul 2021 #16

"Pedestrians don't even buy bicycles." enid602 Jul 2021 #12

The hardcore MAMILs I work with seem to use the hospital system quite a bit as well. meadowlander Jul 2021 #20

From the sound of this, cyclists have more disposable income. House of Roberts Jul 2021 #13

This Old Crank Jul 2021 #14

False quote but there's no reason not to re-engineer it into a true one. NullTuples Jul 2021 #17

Me waiting greenjar_01 Jul 2021 #18

It certainly spells the end of the current economic paradigm. Crunchy Frog Jul 2021 #19

Yours is the correct response to the article cited. Ron Green Jul 2021 #39

Not in the US . In the US they are more likely to buy overpriced organic and other foods considered JI7 Jul 2021 #21

Oh boy... ExciteBike66 Jul 2021 #23

Love my bicycle. Everytime I ride it to the grocery store, the library, the PO, Roisin Ni Fiachra Jul 2021 #24

Car-dependent communities are unhealthy for humans. Yavin4 Jul 2021 #27

Well ... shoes and tires, maintenance and replacement parts. bucolic_frolic Jul 2021 #28

death of the planet Prichards115 Jul 2021 #29

I used to bike to work on occasion. Woodwizard Jul 2021 #32

I have a feeling that this is.... reACTIONary Jul 2021 #34

He's right Roy Rolling Jul 2021 #36

Currently recovering from a serious bicycle accident - this is ironic. jimlup Jul 2021 #37

I'm so sorry to hear about your accident! smirkymonkey Jul 2021 #40

Thanks jimlup Jul 2021 #42

Good, I am glad she caught it and I hope you continue to improve! smirkymonkey Jul 2021 #44

Feeling much better! jimlup Jul 2021 #45

Oh good! I am glad you are feeling better! smirkymonkey Jul 2021 #46

Fake. Google it. onenote Jul 2021 #38

False argument. KentuckyWoman Jul 2021 #43