More cycling news upon us, we have been discovered!

Good news, cycling to work is officially a trend as deemed by no less than the New York Times (or "The Paper" to its friends). Now, as someone who never rode to work in a suit (or even a tie) I cannot vouch for how good an idea it is to risk your dry cleaning bill to the elements of the city streets. But it goes without saying that more exposure for non-oil burning alternatives in urban areas are good ones. My big gripe is the reporter's focus on Dutch bicycles (it was the style angle). For my money style points should also go to the old school Cannondale city bikes that were made with bent wood fenders in the 90's. Electra cycles has a much more Cali hipster vibe (not surfer, more punk writer) but are a homegrown phenomenon nonetheless. Also there should be a bit more attention paid to the emerging single-speed scene. Not the messenger fixee no brakes part of it. But the more refined offerings like Haro's Beasley which comes in a single speed and 1x9 configuration. And we would be seriously remiss if I did not mention the champion of retro design and the company that made upright riding hip, Rivendale.

Well then, perhaps we could get congress to recognize bicycle purchases as eligible for commuter Flex funds just like parking and transit passses. Call your representatives and demand action.