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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

The Dream of a Commuter Bike Network

By Rob Sutter


When it comes to the various ways that people move about, I'm sure a few ideas spring to mind. Most of all, cars are shown. That doesn't mean you shouldn't take into account other ways to traverse, whether through public transportation like the bus or the utilization of your own two legs as you walk. A commuter bike seems to be a lesser used gadget, though. People use it, though, and I think the world would benefit from the creation of a network centered on it.

I think the creation of a commuter bike network would be excellent because I don't think many people would ride upon it in public otherwise. While there are those who use such bikes constantly, most people seem content on using other methods of travel. However, I think people need to understand just how many benefits there are when talking about these vehicles. If you were to look into such authorities as Linus Bike, you would learn more about bicycles in general and the news surrounding them.

The formation of a network that cyclists can make use of could potentially produce a feeling of partnership between riders. I've been in cities and other populated areas where these bikes roam and it's like there's a bond that can't exactly be replicated anywhere else. It's hard to describe but I think the word "camaraderie" comes to mind on the matter. Fitness may be a big selling point when using these bikes but staying unified is important as well, which is another reason why this network should be made.

Let's say that you've just arrived at a new town by car: you're going to want to learn a bit about the new location, won't you? Well, as it stands, being restricted to your car is inevitably going to cheat you out of an experience that traveling outside - either by biking or what have you - can offer. How many times have you walked the streets and enjoyed even the slightest breeze come over you? It is little things like that which make you want to keep your vehicle parked away so that you can go about your own business.

It seems like we'll see more solidified commuter bike networks being formed and Demark, in particular, has taken to this. While this is a great finding, why is it that other places in the world haven't utilized them? I can understand that it would take a lot of work to alter bigger areas such as New York City in order to fit these networks. Even so, I think that people would like to see these come to fruition and, hopefully, see a rise in more consistent cyclists.




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