Reply #11: That's true. But it's like addiction.

[Gregorian]

My second year of college I was approached by a friend who asked me why I was driving my truck to school. A light went off in my head. And I decided to ride my bike. It was only 5 miles each way. And maybe twice a day. BUT, once I started, it was like a new world opened up to me. I rode every day until I graduated, and then when I started working after school. Through the rain and snow.
And to be honest, what a fantastic world it would be if we all rode bikes. That was what I constantly thought about while riding. The benefits are a long list.
And even though I now own THE BIGGEST truck you can possibly buy, one that puts a Hummer to shame, I would much rather get on my bike. Actually, I only own the truck because I have a backhoe on a trailer.
I would rather ride my bike to the grocery store. I would gladly spend a half day or more getting groceries than drive. And I live in the mountains, 17 miles from the store.

But, it's the cars that keep this from happening. The number of times I've almost been killed. Etc.

I won't live long enough to see it happen. Plus, the Chinese are abandoning cars as quickly as possible. I belong to a bike forum, and people who have been in China are amazed each time they return to see the change.