Originally Posted by
rpcleary
Favorite observation I've ever heard: "You ever notice how cyclists are always smiling? Drivers and Joggers never smile!"
They're cooped up inside a box, not getting the endorphins!
I love that
I think if more adults actually rode bicycles themselves AS ADULTS, they would appreciate cyclists rather than be impatient with them. Personally I have developed a much better view of cyclists since I started commuting--it gives you an appreciation for the dangerous situations they go through daily.
It also makes you realize that some things in life don't need to be let go just because you're older, or because it's no longer a necessity to get around. It makes me think of this quote by HG Wells:
"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race."