I think Mr. O is correct, "cyclists" is the term generally used when
referring to pedal-powered bikes and "bikers" is generally used when
referring to motorcycles. Kind of ironic isn't it? Oh well, man-made
conventions can be quite strange at times. Just consider Unix! -Dex

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>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of
>Mr O
>Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2001 19:39
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: [EUG-LUG:464] Re: mailing lists idea
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>Though I'm not the cyclist I used to be I still don't like being called a 
>biker. Generally that term is reserved for those with motors attached the 
>their cycles. Therefore I'd rather propose a cyclists@ whatever sticker.
>Of course I'm evil, but I enjoy it.
>
>Later,
>Mr O
>
>>
>> A bikers@ sticker on your bicycle will receive wide cyclist viewership
>> virtually anytime you park at a public bike rack.
>>
>> -Chris
>> --
>> This message entered with a Twiddler2, the choice of today's cyborg.
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