DL> I don't really find alternative transportation cyclists to be serious 
 DL> cyclists, mainly for the reason, that if they were 
 DL> able to find more reliable transportation, that was 
 DL> cheaper, that they would probably use that method 
 DL> instead of cycling.  i.e.  they're not hard and 
 DL> fast tied to cycling.
I have to differ with you about that. There are plenty of people who CHOOSE 
to do most of their local travel by bike, such as trips to the grocery store, 
bank, etc. I do it a lot, myself. I mean, there are different kinds of 
"serious". I realize that you meant cyclists-as-athletes, but the point I'm 
trying to make is that there are other people who ride bicycles for other 
reasons just as serious. A bicycle is not ONLY a piece of sports equipment, 
though it is that, too. Millions of people in China know this (and that's 
only in one city!). I know, they have no other transport other than public 
buses, but many would still rather ride than be crammed into a bus.
Dave
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