Who says drivers are stupid or selfish?
Petrolius
Why are cyclists so angry?
Peter Kuitenbrouwer, National Post
Published: Saturday, May 06, 2006
[This article has a bit from both perspectives.]
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"People going back to Markham think that they have this absolutely biblical right to go as fast as they want because it's considered rush hour. They get really mad, they get aggressive. People are all honking and held up and they start using their cell phones and then they get angry because they have to get their kids to piano and soccer."
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Some just love to get up and GO
JILL MAHONEY
SOCIAL TRENDS REPORTER
"And those who cycle to the office are the happiest of all. An estimated 1 per cent of commuters ride a bike to work, but 19 per cent of study participants said it is the most pleasant activity of their day"
Taking a stand against cars in the bike lane
This is an interesting report and series of photos
Notes on Bicycling in Copenhagen
2006 Active Outdoor Recreation Econony Report
Bicycling generates 1.1 million jobs, ranking it #2 behind only camping...