Bicycling within NYC has increased substantially within a generation, a trend I was part of this past Summer. Between 1985 and 2005 bicyclists have increased by 168%. This increase is ten times larger than the 15% general population growth during that same period, suggesting that indeed, more New Yorkers are bicycling.
In 2005, the percentage of New Yorkers who bicycle to work grew to one half of one percent, (17,146 of 3,429,194, U.S. Census Bureau, 2005)
In fiscal 2007, the U.S. Bicycle industry sold 18.5 million bicycles, about $6.1 billion in bicycles and equipment.
This past Summer I got a new Tiburon by Gary Fisher, an inexpensive niche hybrid built in the TREK factory.
To the basic bicycle purchase I added a kickstand, a water bottle bracket, a more comfortable seat, a rear flat-rack, a slide-on rear basket, an excellent U-lock and security cable, a helmet and a tire pump. I love it. I hope to ride this thing all winter.
Do they make bicycle snow tires?
Photo courtesy, BBC
I've got the same seat. :)
ReplyDeleteI took one look at the original upside down ice skate they "called" a seat and knew right away. lol
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