Re: . Opinions that start with B次元官网网址減eople generallyB次元官网网址� are usually just that, opinions.

Henry FoxB次元官网网址檚 recent claim that people on bicycles donB次元官网网址檛 shop was certainly not a fact. For example, I have a bike and a car, but I rarely take my car downtown if I can help it.

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If IB次元官网网址檓 shopping for a new cellphone, it better fit in my pocket or IB次元官网网址檓 not interested. Shopping for shoes, new clothes, the perfect rain gear or a few bottles of wine? Either, or all, fit in my panniers. Buying new furniture or appliances? IB次元官网网址檒l have it delivered as it wouldnB次元官网网址檛 fit in my car. Last but not least, buying a new bike? IB次元官网网址檒l ride it away, of course. Bike shops are businesses, too, and I assume the ones in Victoria are doing well.

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Of course, many of the businesses downtown provide services, not stuff. Off to see my financial advisor? File folders fit in my daypack. Meeting a friend for a meal? IB次元官网网址檓 sure that the restaurant doesnB次元官网网址檛 need me to bring groceries or dishes. Going to a movie? IB次元官网网址檒l save the cost of parking and lock up my bike, possibly right in front of the theatre, for free.

I know there are those who cannot (or will not) cycle but please try to understand that many of your neighbours, customers and friends do.

We are not some odd creatures who just exist when weB次元官网网址檙e astride; we are also the people serving your coffee or sitting next to you at the theatre. Please be nice. Our lives depend on it.

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Alleson Kase

Victoria