The pseudo-philosophical wrangling gets deep, wear boots and check in with your parents.

OTF (Out There Flappin) syndrome, probably due, uh, now?

I would propose that cyclists are somewhat insulated from economic cycles concerning transportation but still subject to fluctuations in terms of the general economy: most products are made or transported by oil based products.

Cars impact cyclists, at an unacceptable injury rate.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/990800ap/524.html
Most Americans will be involved in a motor vehicle accident in their lifetime, and one quarter of the population will be involved in accidents that result in serious injuries.1 Annually, more than 3.5 million persons in the United States are injured in a motor vehicle accident, and nearly 42,000 die as a result of their injuries.
Why don't automobile drivers wear helmets? (legal) If helmets save lifes, lets do more.

Read this
http://www.nccnsw.org.au/member/cmas..._AND_BEHAVIOUR
and notice some things that seem ahhh disconnected.
/*from the site
NRMA's 1996 Monitor of Public Attitudes, a survey of the Greater Sydney residents, found 56% of people would alter the frequency of their car use if cycling and walking facilities were improved.
and
In 1946, 87% of all journeys in Sydney were by public transport, especially trams.
/*

If 56% of people want something whats the problem? (politics)

Technological advances for cyclist's, result in consumer driven demand for specialty bikes. An example would be Lance Armstrongs carbon bike: It's always a best seller. Cheaper production methods (machines) and outsourcing (information technology) result in the $59 bike at Wal-mart.