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07-29-01, 09:09 PM
As has been touched upon many times, people always think we commuting cyclists are some kind of strange side-show. "Wow, you rode all the way?"
Let's turn all this nonsense around.
Cycling I knew before I ever drove. Cycling is an experience everyone should know well. It should be second nature to every human on the planet. I am very puzzled that it is not (and disappointed!)
I should never have to explain to a non-cyclist the feeling of cycling. Of fighting a headwind, beating a hill, riding in the rain,
or anything like it. It's not my fault people have forgotten how wonderful riding a bike can be (especially when it's a challenge.)
So, what's the big deal about riding to work along the same route so many motorists take? Isn't that what a cyclist is supposed to do? We can't really be expected to cycle only for recreation all the time, can we? I mean, doesn't anybody remember what it's like to ride a bike? :confused:
We are normal. Let's get that part straight: perhaps more so than any motorist who does not know cycling.
Motoring is the activity that is an unnatural, but marginally acceptable practice (only when necessary.)
Let's turn all this nonsense around.
Cycling I knew before I ever drove. Cycling is an experience everyone should know well. It should be second nature to every human on the planet. I am very puzzled that it is not (and disappointed!)
I should never have to explain to a non-cyclist the feeling of cycling. Of fighting a headwind, beating a hill, riding in the rain,
or anything like it. It's not my fault people have forgotten how wonderful riding a bike can be (especially when it's a challenge.)
So, what's the big deal about riding to work along the same route so many motorists take? Isn't that what a cyclist is supposed to do? We can't really be expected to cycle only for recreation all the time, can we? I mean, doesn't anybody remember what it's like to ride a bike? :confused:
We are normal. Let's get that part straight: perhaps more so than any motorist who does not know cycling.
Motoring is the activity that is an unnatural, but marginally acceptable practice (only when necessary.)