The 4 the stages of #bicycle consciousness: 1. Bikes are obstacles (outright bans) 2. Bikes are toys (OK, your kids can ride around their subdivision) 3. Bikes are exercise (paths in parks) 4. Bikes are transportation (you can mostly get from A to B without risking death) - ThreadSky

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bettybarcode.bsky.social • 18 days ago

The 4 the stages of #bicycle consciousness:

1. Bikes are obstacles (outright bans)
2. Bikes are toys (OK, your kids can ride around their subdivision)
3. Bikes are exercise (paths in parks)
4. Bikes are transportation (you can mostly get from A to B without risking death)

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sv-rub-a-dub.bsky.social•17 days ago

There's a 5th: Bikes are a right, a natural extension of the human body that make mobility more efficient, enjoyable, safer, and affordable.

maccolin.bsky.social•18 days ago

There's a 5th: you ride your bike because you love it. You commute by bike, you ride it for leisure, and when you're inside you're thinking about the next chance you'll have to ride it