Furthermore, I was remiss in not congratulating Arleigh. So, Congrats, Arleigh!

I note two politicians, both “republican,” who’ve made idiotic public statements against the bicycle. Sadly, their stated opinions are probably shared by the vast majority of their constituency.

Most people, regardles of party, do not understand the bicycle as an adult form of transportation.

I’ve been disenchanted with Republicans, too, but it has nothing to do with bicycles. Fact is, they’ve abandoned their core principles.

I’ve always considered myself a conservative, and mostly vote republican, although in one of those online tests I came out as a libertarian-leaning centrist. (Who’s running with that party affiliation?)

I love bikes mostly because I just love bikes. I do, however, care about the environment, and conserving the limited resources of this planet. I care even more about national security, of which energy independence is a major staple.

I say all this only to make the point that bicycles represent a common ground for plenty of different political viewpoints, and the comments of 2 or even 200 people in the GOP or anywhere else should not cloud your judgement in dealing with individuals.

I do plan to attend, but the costs are prohibitive, even for a one day pass.

Congratulations in getting a scholarship!

One of the pushing factors that helped me become a commuter bicyclist, was members of the dark side of our government downing bicycles. If they had kept their fat mouths shut I may not have gave a second thought to the few bicyclists I saw just before I was born again.
So everyone, keep riding those bikes to work, the store and everywhere. I can’t be the only one who puts 2 and 2 together”.