representation for motor assisted bicycles?

astronut · #1 05-12-2008, 01:35 PM

You know what I was just contemplating right now? after reading again the "bicycle resistance" thread I noticed that, cyclists get together in groups and whine about everything. they have their own clubs and they fight to keep their rights. they have representation

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Here in California they managed to make it so that bicycles dont have to make a complete stop on stop signs, because its unpractical to stop and unhook your cycling shoes every time. instead they just have to slow down to 5mph before crossing, treating it like a yield sign

maybe we should take a page out of their book and form organizations as well. because it seems to me, that with all the press these things are getting, the MAN is about to try and end our little fun pretty soon. Its coming. l

ike my little brother says "once theres a lot of you, government is gonna look at this and say 'humm how can we make money from this'" . you know things like registrations, licenses, insurance, classes, taxes ect. perhaps it would be good to be prepared?

I would nominate deacon for president. or norman if he promises to wear is metal helmet!

just an idea, I have'nt thought it through yet. I wanted to hear your (the community's) opinion.

Pablo · #2 05-12-2008, 03:15 PM

Makes some level of sense. Pitch the greeness of it all, and have a political winner.

**Bikeguy Joe** · #3 05-12-2008, 06:03 PM

If we stay out of the limelight, maybe they won't notice us?

sisdavid · #4 05-12-2008, 08:28 PM

ya, we can ghost pedal by the man

**Bikeguy Joe** · #5 05-13-2008, 08:08 AM

I will add, seriously, that once upon a time a lot of things were small sport/hobby/activities and once they started to grow some wanted to make rules for them. Rules turn into media/national attention, which turned into "the big time", which made what were once grass roots hobbies into rich man's sport/hobby/activity.

Ultralight aircraft for one.

deacon · #6 05-13-2008, 09:07 AM

It most likely will evolve into a two tiered hobby. One for guys who stick weed eaters on junker bikes and ones who buy their bikes for a custom builder.