No. You're wrong about that too. Messers, fadmongers, and even commuters (Freds) are also spat upon by the "bicycle community", i.e. roadies, club riders, etc..


What the hell are you takling about? I actually did the car free thing for three years in the city, mostly fixed. It had nothing to do with being "cool". I lived downtoen in a busy city center, parking is outrageous, my car was broken into/towed about five times, etc.. I felt a little greener, even if I really wasn't.

It was practical, and saved me money...but it was never romantic. Especiallyn the part when I get ran over by a truck. I would not consider messing again. It really is not for everyone, or most people. Maybe it's not for anyone. It's just a job that needs to be done.