Originally Posted by
djork
When gas prices go up, as they're going up right now, we are prepared to take alternative transportation such as bycycling. For those who aren't "hardcore" everyday commuters (like me), it'll be easy to jump on a bike without having to acclimate our body and mind to riding to work or wherever. I can imagine it might be difficult or even stressful for those who have never or rarely ridden a bike or don't have a bike. I noticed today that the cheapest grade is now over $4.
I agree, plus too many of them see riding more than a mile or two round trip as being a "long" trip and wonder how we do it. But once they get into the habit they'll see that a bike ride of just about any length is not only doable, but enjoyable to boot. And then there's the health aspect of riding. Just imagine their reaction when their doctors start cutting back or taking them off of some of their meds.