HERE is an odd bicycle story.
A bike lane in an "Orthodox Jewish neighborhood" in New York City was recently closed. Apparently because neighbors ("where Jewish women wear hefty skirts and long-sleeved blouses and men wear heavy coats and hats, even in summer") objected to seeing women riding bicycles in shorts. (I'm sorry, but I just can't identify with that sentiment at all! nudge-nudge, wink-wink)
Angry cyclists planned a Sabbath topless protest. Not very conciliatory, those NYC cyclists.
But surprise of surprises - a "fierce snowstorm" sidelined the plan. Instead, they wore plastic breasts pinned to the outside of their jackets. I'm no expert, but I can't help but believe the protest lost some of its impact.
Can't we all just get along?
Tireless advocate for the most efficient form of
human transportation ever devised - bicycles!
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