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enid602

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12. "Pedestrians don't even buy bicycles."

Sat Jul 24, 2021, 12:24 AM

Jul 2021

But they do buy expensive athletic shoes, Dr Scholls Orthotics, Ben Gay, Salon Pas pads, special socks for plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendon and visits to the podiatrist. Trust me, I know. I've logged 2450 miles since 3/17/20.

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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