Re: Gas prices and an increase in cycling?

On May 12, 9:05 pm, "ccar...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
" <ccar...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> There's no doubt that we'll see astronomical gasoline prices soon in
> the future. Of course, one would think that this would lead to an
> increase in cycling.
>
> However, I think human beings (especially Americans) are too lazy for
> bicycles, and we'll probably see an increase in horses for
> trans****tation [according to this it's already
happening:http://www.wyff4.com/news/15968363/detail.html].
>
> But, I have to admit that - yes, I'm surprised - I've actually seen an
> increase in cyclists?
>
> Have you guys too?
>
> Regards,
> Cullenwww.comatimes.blogspot.com

If "astronomical gasoline prices" = $10.00 a gallon, then maybe.
Until then, expect your average Goob to keep on SUVing 2 miles to the
grocery store.  There are lots and lots of Goobs that drop $5.00+ on a
cup of StarrClucks and think nothing of it.  I think the price of a
gallon of gas will need to be > the price of their daily StarrCluck
order before The Goob even really cares.

No increase in cycling here in the Greater D.C. area.  Instead, I see
a few more little cars now--  Toyo Yaris and the like.  That will be
the first move for the middle class Goob-- not bikes or horses.