One of the interesting advantages of bicycling is the ability to interface with, and talk to, strangers. Those who have descended the path of mistrust of all strangers at all times are of course much more comfortable in a car - and of course would NEVER pick up ANY sort of hitchhikers or casual carpoolers. But one of the curious ways bicycling keeps me smiling is the my joyful knowledge that even when I leave a high value bicycle loaded with pricey accessories and even the "small is beautiful" amount of cargo I can credibly impulse buy, UNLOCKED AND UNATTENDED in public, it is almost invariably and happily waiting for me unhampered with when I return. Many folks will pounce on the word almost, but I myself am quite surprised at the EXTENT of the truth in what I just wrote. I don't care to provide details much, (bragging about one's luck may compromise it) but bicycling has done a lot more for me than just build physical and mental health, it has contributed tremendously to my faith in people. And in an era of exponential paranoia, it is important to notice there is no shortage of people who are gems
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By James DMake-it-home-safe MANTRA: When dealing with traffic, it's better to be patient than to become a patient; AND - A Sailboat is to a Polluting Cruise Ship what a bicycle is to a smokin' Hummer. I know bikes are beautiful but I’M not backing off until bikes are bountiful and bikers have greater strength in numbers. CategoriesArchives
February 2016
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