Interesting Bike News- December 3, 2009

[Colin Bennett]

I thought you might be interested in the following articles relating to bicycles. -Colin *********************************************************************** Bike sharing program in works at FSU http://www.times-news.com/local/local_story_327102936.html   Must-Have Safe But Stylish Cycling Gear http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/stylish-cycling-gear-slideshow.html   Cycling Mayor Saves Environmentalist http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/cycling-mayor-saves-environmentalist.php   How To Get Killed On A Bicycle http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/how-to-get-killed-on-a-bike.php   Beautiful Bike Wedding in Sao Paulo http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/beautiful-bike-wedding-in-sao-paulo.php   Seriously Cool and Inspirational Visual Bike-Art http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/seriously-cool-and-inspirational-visual-bike-art-slideshow.php

[Robert Matz]

Dear Colin,

This first article is particularly germane to Mason. It would be
terrific if you could make spearheading such a program at Mason (which
involves state of the art equipment, rather than the "red bike" model)
part of your brief.

Best,
Robert

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[Colin Bennett]

Hello Robert and all, I think that a successful bicycle program will have to contain many components that would cater to different segments of the Mason community. The Bike Village definitely has the potential to cater to more than one segment but I agree that it won't be for everyone. That being said, I think that it would be very difficult to have a successful bicycle program at Mason without the Bike Village or something like it. I'd be happy to continue this conversation in-person and I'd very much like to do it at a Bicycle Committee meeting. -Colin