[*BCM*] Bike Shops

[Lee Peters]

Turtle, each ride is different in its aggressiveness.  The vibe develops 
within about 15 minutes.  I understand your position, though.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "turtle" <turtle at zworg.com>
To: "Boston Critical Mass" <list at bostoncriticalmass.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 12:34 PM
Subject: RE: [*BCM*] Bike Shops


> Boston Critical Mass <list at bostoncriticalmass.org> wrote:
>>
>> Turtle,
>> You going to ride on the 25th?
>> Can you make some signs?
>>
>> "No more CO2"
>>
>> "Two Wheels Good
>> Four Wheels Bad"
>>
>> "SUV's SUCK"
>>
>> "Stop Global Warming"
>>
>> And any other ideas????
>>
>> J
>
> No, sorry, I don't ride in CM anymore.  I realized that the atmosphere
> was way too aggressive and antagonistic for my purpose.
>
> I might, however, suggest a sign that says, "Bicycle: the original SUV"
> or maybe "Slower is sexier".  I'd recommend avoiding the "four wheels
> bad" slogan, since I don't think you really mean that (my bike has four
> wheels, since I've got a trailer, do you really think my vehicle is
> bad?) and it's adding to the negativity that's already so prevalent on
> the roads.  My motto is: More Fun, More Sustainability, More Love.
>
> Peace, Love, and Bicycles,
> Turtle
>
>
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