Why Not in America?

It takes on to be mentally prepared, to get into a flow of things, specially when getting physically active and kickin an old habit, such as driving.
- Perhaps the states of CA, OR, DC, CO among a very few others could be on the good path, but I could see it being hard for the rest of the country to jump on it. Just wait til gas hits $7plus, like in Europe. Not sure what it will take for people to be less car-dependent.

I agree with Meligrosa, wait until $7 gas then we'll see more riders.

America is addicted to convenience. If it's not convenient, people will find a reason(excuse in disguise) why it cannot be done.

I have never allowed a lack of infrastructure or non bicycle friendly atmosphere prevent me from riding.

Where there is a will , there is a way.

Step up to the pedal.

Do it while it is still a choice.

Soon it may no longer be an option.

Ride on!

An avid bike rider, I must say it's also about our cities supporting the initiative. In San Antonio, our pedestrians can't even navigate around town without fear of getting hit. We have coalitions to spread the word about getting more bike lanes, safety amongst drivers, better paths but it's up to our city council to really make it happen.

We'll keep bothering them until our demands are met but it's something that truly needs to be looked at within our own neighborhoods and cities.

bring it on.. i am an avid bike commuter and have been preaching about this for a while now.

the average american is basically fat and lazy.

there are no excuses.

get off the couch and ride.

I've been turned down for three non-driving jobs because I don't have a license. Something about the way our culture is set up doesn't allow for people to not be drivers, and that's too bad. I refuse to drive so long as I don't need to (much to the chagrin of my ddriving boyfriend) and I bike to work 9 miles away from home. Its okay for me, but not for everyone and I respect that. What pisses me off is people who drive every day to work alone, without even considering carpooling because it means relinquishing control or puts them on someone else's schedule. Boo hoo. Your minor inconvenience helps make the entire frigging planet a better place. Get over yourself.