tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288241767940554093.post5343927959284860945..comments2023-11-05T03:16:22.246-08:00Comments on converbike: Sexy safe freeing fun attractive normal necessaryYokota Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04808661100114872654noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288241767940554093.post-61133659876009104162009-11-04T08:49:33.526-08:002009-11-04T08:49:33.526-08:00Right on! Bikes are totally sexy, fun, and (for so...Right on! Bikes are totally sexy, fun, and (for some of us) necessary.<br><br>The good exercise bit just doesn't cut it when trying to sell a bike. It makes us all sound like freakin' health nuts (which some of us are), but it does turn off the general population of anti-exercise couch potatoes.<br><br>Maybe a more health-conscious population in general would turn to biking as a fun alternative to getting to work, but until then, let's market it as shexy!!Reesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08005673337668935395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288241767940554093.post-44257385336821183712009-11-04T09:56:13.306-08:002009-11-04T09:56:13.306-08:00Cycling has so many pros, you can take your pick d...Cycling has so many pros, you can take your pick depending on who you are talkng to.<br><br>I do tend to promote the exercise part a good bit though, the idea of getting your daily exercise while just going to work is a huge plus in my opinion.<br><br>It's important to stress how easy and relaxing it can be as well, many people view it as a chore when compared to driving. I make sure I tell people about how traffic jams and parking are non-issues.<br><br>I have found that my persuasiveness in getting people to ride is directly proportional to gas prices.Rob Sayershttp://www.velobration.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288241767940554093.post-68474540447988502122009-11-04T10:56:27.146-08:002009-11-04T10:56:27.146-08:00How about "The Biggest Loser – Cycling Editio...How about "The Biggest Loser – Cycling Edition" ;-)<br><br>All the same crazy antics and challenges, but on bikes! There would be cheesy interludes with Jillian and Bob talking about how great and versatile bikes are both as a piece of health equipment, but that also benefits a persons lifestyle.<br><br>Have some AlleyKat scavenger hunt races, a time trial, some sprints in the oval...<br><br>I'd watch ;-)Ken Hurdhttp://blog.bikeridr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288241767940554093.post-41557750140665102162009-11-04T11:02:03.887-08:002009-11-04T11:02:03.887-08:00Right now I'm promoting it by having awesome n...Right now I'm promoting it by having awesome night lights. Yes, you too can ride a bike with crazy spoke lights!<br><br>But yeah, usually a combination of fun, cost, ease and exercise. The I lost forty pounds when I started eating better and bike commuting bit helps with some people too ...Rachaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12416024656770266211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288241767940554093.post-12612418205260843902009-11-05T05:47:53.791-08:002009-11-05T05:47:53.791-08:00i try to promote bicycle use simply by leading by ...i try to promote bicycle use simply by leading by example and using a bike as often as possible.<br><br>i think many people get turned off by the traditional image of bikes - tight clothing, exercising, sweaty bodies, hunched over position - and the best way to promote bicycle use is to ride in a way that dispells this image.<br><br>ride around in regular clothing, or better yet, beautiful clothing!<br><br>ride bikes that are beautiful and functional - cruisers, dutch bikes, or your bike with a nice wicker basket.<br><br>use your bike to go grocery shopping. i end up chatting with someone almost every time i go the the market.<br><br>ride a bike to a date or night out.<br><br>promotion of bicycle use does not need to be complicated - in fact, i think the simple route is best.<br><br>lead by example is my suggestion!<br><br>cheers!<br><br>p.s. i also agree with rob sayers - once gas prices begin to climb again, many people will choose bikes and hopefully many of them will continue to use them even if prices drop.BikeBikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05722018090415432366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288241767940554093.post-78116773393520380192009-11-05T11:21:14.618-08:002009-11-05T11:21:14.618-08:00Who rides their bicycle under the sea?Bikeman Cran...Who rides their bicycle under the sea?<br><br>Bikeman Crankypants!<br><br>Who's really concerned o' the height of your seat?<br><br>Bikeman Crankypants!<br><br>If positive biking is something you wish<br><br>Bikeman Crankypants!<br><br>Then jump on your bike and ride like a fish!<br><br>and that concludes today's intelligent commentaryAdrienne Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16658593098911314756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288241767940554093.post-67127485796492436262009-11-05T12:28:07.818-08:002009-11-05T12:28:07.818-08:00=v= Holy Spokes! Lance Armstrong just now tweeted ...=v= Holy Spokes! Lance Armstrong <i>just now</i> tweeted a photo of someone riding a bike <a href="http://twitpic.com/oe50z" rel="nofollow">under the sea</a>.<br><br>(Also, I would be remiss if I didn't mention the boffo <a href="http://www.processedworld.com/carlsson/nowtopian/2009/10/22/future-shorelines/" rel="nofollow">Future Shoreline Ride</a> graphic along the same lines. The previous version had a biker completely underwater, but this one is sexier, safer, more freeing, fun, attractive, normal, and necessary.)Jymhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15675802996264542565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288241767940554093.post-38992604012929159652009-11-05T12:30:46.548-08:002009-11-05T12:30:46.548-08:00@Jym: I liked that sticker when I saw it on your b...@Jym: I liked that sticker when I saw it on your bike.Yokota Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04808661100114872654noreply@blogger.com