Comments on: Monkey Dust: “The Cyclists”

By: Erik Sandblom

Erik Sandblom — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:41:03 +0000

I try not to lose sleep over it, but they are building new motorways and parking for billions of Euros to try to “solve” the problems you mention. And they want to keep doing it. It is the face of these people I see in the video. I don’t see cyclists who are simply driving.

As long as people don’t see cycling as a solution, they will continue to build giant roads for cars, no matter how difficult and expensive it gets. It’s important to show people that bicycles can fold to go on trains, and have big boxes to carry children.

By: henry

henry — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:09:46 +0000

Hi Erik,
Actually its easy to differentiate between cyclists and bicycles everywhere: Bicycles are simple machines with two wheels and pedals, while cyclists are homo sapiens who ride bicycles.

But seriously, of course its a pity that it isn’t easier to just get people cycling we don’t lose sleep over it. As the external conditions (traffic, parking, fuel costs, infrastructure) gradually favor cycling more… more people will become cyclists.

-Henry

By: Erik Sandblom

Erik Sandblom — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:54:40 +0000

In a place like Amsterdam or Copenhagen I would accept differentiating between cyclists and bicycles. But elsewhere, sadly, bicycles are not seen as just another form of transportation. They are still toys, sports equipment or perhaps a statement. They are seen as inadequate for transportation, which is upsetting since as you say they are in fact superior for many trips.

Half of all car trips in Sweden are shorter than five kilometres.
http://publikationswebbutik.vv.se/shopping/ShowItem____1588.aspx

By: henry

henry — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:26:04 +0000

No, _bicycles_ are superior _vehicles_. No noise, no emissions, very little space. Cyclists, on the other hand, can be anything from superheroes to narrow-minded, righteous hypocrites… just like car drivers.

By: Erik Sandblom

Erik Sandblom — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:31:34 +0000

But cyclists _are_ supreme beings. No noise, no emissions, very little space. Why the modesty? It’s like when Captain Kirk saves planet Earth and people say “oh he really should be more modest”. Why??

By: victor

victor — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:24:39 +0000

I think those guys live in Vancouver.

thanx for the laugh Henry. a nice way to start the week.

By: miked

miked — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 11:46:07 +0000

Love it!
This made my day.

By: streighty

streighty — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:56:31 +0000

Hilarious! …definitely seen them in Portland.

By: Richard Wilson

Richard Wilson — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:26:21 +0000

Died laughing in the office this morning watching this… I think I’ve seen these guys around Portland recently!