Interesting new group - People for Bikes, Now!

[Mr C]

     I just received this from a fellow rider and good friend, and thought it was worth posting here on these forums. If this takes off (obviously it's up to US if it is to do so..) then it could become a very powerful lobbying tool, but one for us - as opposed to corporate lobbying.

 

    As an example, there are cell phone companies that will lobby for keeping cell phone use whilst driving legal - even though we know it leads to more danger for us! Hmmmm.... Could be good for us to have a voice in that debate...

 

    I joined, and I hope all of you will consider this seriously too. What's not to like about this?

 

    Cheers!

         Mr C.

Hi there, I just learned about a great website to support pro-bike policies and spread the joy of bikes! Check out peopleforbikes.org! They're collecting one million names in support of a better world for biking -- one that's safer, more convenient, and more appealing for everyone. Every day, millions of Americans like us ride for their health, for the environment, for their communities, and for the pure joy of bicycling. But until now, only a tiny fraction of riders have stood up to help improve bicycling in America. Peopleforbikes.org is going to change all that. They're building a national movement with the clout and influence to get things done. That means promoting bike-riding on an individual level, but also sending a unified message to our elected leaders, the media, and the public that bicycling should have their full support. Check out their website to take a pledge for biking and learn how you can help: http://peopleforbikes.org/page/ic/1ptjble8b5zl9k/DRFCRVlLSUQAXEBZVANcEwFQW1dHGQpBBQ Thanks!