On 07/29/2016 05:13 PM, Brewster Fong wrote:
On Friday, July 29, 2016 at 10:06:51 AM UTC-7, peec...@yahoo.com wrote:
As ANT bicycles said once upon a time: "transport, not sport".
There is great value in riding for commutes, errands, and slow
rides ridden just for the sake of enjoyment. Exercise is a happy
byproduct. Tim Petersen
That's kind of a weird saying?! Why not sport? Yes, during the
week, "transportation riding" is great. We see lots of people
commuting to and from work here in SF. Hey, lots of people
have *electric bikes* and commute with their children/groceries, etc.
It sure beats driving a minivan! (ask me how I know!)
But on weekend, why not ride for sport (fun)?! My buddies and I like
to go for nice 40 miles with lots of hills (I ride in the SF bay area
and hills are a way of life) and when we have the time, as much as 80
miles! It is fun and we get tons of exercise. I have one friend who
in the last 4 years got into cycling (from golf!) and has lost like
30+ pounds! He now flies up the hill and really enjoys it! Btw, he's
got the latest carbon Trek with di2 and loves it. Hey, if it gets him
out and riding, I'm all for it.
Further, ANT sells a touring bike. Wouldn't riding out in the country
or going on a tour be a form of "sport?" Seems more sporty than
transportation.
We don't really know the context in which "transport, not sport" was
said. Perhaps they were referring to a purely transportation-oriented
bicycle, which - let's face it - isn't necessarily the sportiest thing
out there to ride. Bike share bikes are a fine example.
Capital bikeshare is a splendid addition to Metro DC's public
transportation system. It's a brilliant idea. It seems as though the
bikes are entirely indestructible. But certainly not my idea of
"sporty," and I can hardly imagine doing a 60-80 mile ride on one of them...
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