If we follow Mr. MacLean's advice (ref. his Sept. 05 comment, above), it will be a long time indeed before we see any reduction in urban congestion and pollution. Let go and share. Give bicycles back to the people – those of us who care nothing for a century nor an ally cat.
I applaud the fashionistas helping (if accidentally) to show that bicycles are not powered by spandex. There is nothing wrong with wearing something fashionable while on a bike -- even a skirt. Folks do it all the time as is evidenced by women in Tokyo (JPN), Copenhagen (DK), Portland (USA), Amsterdam (NDL) and other cities. As far as Mr. MacLean's laudable concern for these women’s health come winter, Tokyo, Portland and Amsterdam get plenty of inclement weather yet people still ride. (They wear coats and hats.)
However, I would recommend that NYC launch an information campaign about the laws and best practices of cycling. Brain trauma is not fashionable.
If we follow Mr. MacLean's advice (ref. his Sept. 05 comment, above), it will be a long time indeed before we see any reduction in urban congestion and pollution. Let go and share. Give bicycles back to the people – those of us who care nothing for a century nor an ally cat.
I applaud the fashionistas helping (if accidentally) to show that bicycles are not powered by spandex. There is nothing wrong with wearing something fashionable while on a bike -- even a skirt. Folks do it all the time as is evidenced by women in Tokyo (JPN), Copenhagen (DK), Portland (USA), Amsterdam (NDL) and other cities. As far as Mr. MacLean's laudable concern for these women’s health come winter, Tokyo, Portland and Amsterdam get plenty of inclement weather yet people still ride. (They wear coats and hats.)
However, I would recommend that NYC launch an information campaign about the laws and best practices of cycling. Brain trauma is not fashionable.