Re: Modern Marvels

stratrider aka Jim Reilly wrote:
> I am sure many recognize the title of my post.  I borrowed it from the
> History Channel.  It's a great show.  I watch it regularly.  Now if
> only they would produce a show on the not so modern marvel, the
> bicycle.  Whether we are talking about a re***bent or upright, this
> not so modern marvel of efficient trans****tation continues, in my
> view, to be viewed largely as a kids toy in the US.  I have made this
> point before in recent years when gasoline was $1.50 per gallon.  But
> now it's $3.50 or more a gallon and at least in my area, the bike
> continues to be overlooked as trans****tation!  I cannot believe it!
> People continue to be astonished when I tell them I commute to work (7
> miles) on a bike.  It takes 30-35 minutes depending on lights and
> traffic.  I tell them it takes me 10 to 15 mins to drive!  Still, they
> hold onto their car, truck, or suv, and ***** every day about the
> price of gas!  Go figure.
> 
I am looking forward to a upcoming relocation so I can start riding a 
bicycle to work.

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Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
The weather is here, wish you were beautiful