15.10.07

Supporting eco-bicyclists

One news article reports "riding a bicycle is the new black".
Maybe so.
It's possible that many more people are on bicycles these days,
and more will join,
because of climate crisis information we are getting,
because gas prices are too high,
and because once you get on that bike,
you realize how much fun it is.

How might Bike Amici support new and returning bicyclists?

Would bicycle education be a good focus?
How many people know, for instance, that
statistically it is more dangerous to ride on the sidewalk?
How many people know, for instance, that
yes, bicyclists are supposed to stop for stop signs,
and definitely for stoplights.

And who knows what their rights are when they are
stopped by a police officer when they are on a bike?

14.10.07

Ecology and Biking

Most people would agree:
bicycles are OK for the environment.
It doesn't take a lot of energy to make one.
It takes human power to drive one, and if the human is a vegetarian or vegan, it's pretty close to a zero carbon emission vehicle. On the other hand, a recent study says that carnivorous people could do the world a big favor by going vegetarian: that would be better than switching your car for a Prius.
Hmmm, what about switching your car for a bicycle? I wonder...

For those of you who have given up your cars, a hearty congratulations.
For people somewhere else on the car - no car continuum, continue, please!
As for me, I enjoy bicycling more than motoring, but I do both.

Send me your story of your journey from car to bicycle and I'll post it.
We can support each other as good friends do.
Bicycle Friends
Bike Amici