Originally Posted by
RTDub
That's a great idea, to tap the Green factor: Going Green is a side-effect of my commuting. Since my youngest got her license, I let her have the car and only use it on weekends. Commuting is a fitness activity for which happens to be a never-ending source of fun. Sounds like it wouldn't hurt to package it as a Green initiative and submit to the big boss man.
I think it is important to have periodic get-togethers in the cycling group. Otherwise folks will get back into the "shadows". Strength in numbers. That's where you gain a strong unified voice to lobby improve facilities. We have monthly meets and it is interesting to see the different side of each cyclo-commuters amongst the colleagues. It range from the lycra-kitted out guy, to helmetless wearing SS gal, to gadget cyclist to folks who ride their 30yr old rust bucket. It's a nice diversity. I'm a tinkerer myself.