I can’t find where I first read it, but to paraphrase someone wise: “The way to change the world is to have more fun than they do, and make sure they know it!”
As cyclists, we’re essentially rolling billboards for cycling. Everything we do on a bike is noticed and noted. That’s why it’s important to be aware of the messages we send while riding. This is especially true in a small city like South Bend–since folks don’t see as many cyclists, each one makes a bigger impression and represents a greater proportion of all cyclists any given observer will see.
Thus I pose this query: Are we each doing what we can to represent the best of cycling? Are we effective advertisements for bikes? We’re usually having more fun, but do drivers know it?

Appropriate Consequences for Negligent Driving?
Posted by Henry Scott on August 7, 2008
When cyclists are injured by the mistakes of motorists, how should our legal system determine when, and to what extent, the driver should be punished?
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