Originally Posted by
BarracksSi
The Dutch do it, the Germans do it, the Chinese do it (there are probably more everyday cyclists in China than the entire population of North America...), yet you can't.
I hereby anoint thee as BF Wussy of the Week.
Right, they all ride 15 mi each way in a suit and tie in 95F and 95% humidity, and arrive at the office fresh as a daisy.
Let's put this into perspective. The article is from the fashion section of the NYT which isn't hard hitting factual journalism, it's fluff. It's written to appeal to hipsters and scenesters who want to appear both fashionable and environmentally conscious. Give it a year and there'll be lots of Dutch bikes on CL.