Talking about today's commuting, here in the NorthEast, North Jersey more precisely I always, even when driving, see "The Mexicans", real hardcore bike riders, these dudes, rain or shine are riding their all type of bikes from road to mountain types, some even have upgraded to more decent looking ones.
What bothers me though is that they ride even on the highways. I guess they have no choice but the bike, I'm sure they're unlicensed and making low wages.
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