As a cyclist I can confirm that cyclists are better people all around
Taste_the__Rainbow on
r/noshitsherlock
doesmyusernamematter on
Didn’t need a study to tell you that, but it helps to “prove” it.
SGTFragged on
sitdownrando-r on
While I do care about the common good, that’s not why I cycle.
I cycle commute because it’s the fastest, cheapest, and most practical way to move longer distances in my city. I cycle on the weekends for myself.
So it’s for selfish reasons first. It’s great that it’s better for everyone else if I don’t use my car, but it’s not exactly a personal sacrifice either.
revjim68 on
Well ya! I think the vehicle promotes an attitude. A car is almost a private room, an extension of a home. Some will take the attitude that this makes them entitled to all the privileges of their own home. A bike rider is far more connected to their surroundings (and vulnerable to it). My safety is far more connected to other people eg I can’t just close vents when riding through areas of high pollution
BawlSack_ on
This is gonna get circle jerky isn’t it?
Lemon_1165 on
Sure, because a big part of car drivers are selfish irresponsible assholes..
sebnukem on
Not at all, I’m cycling to reduce the amount of CO2 that is so beneficial to plants. ^(s)
imakecircles on
If one has ever ridden with a group, they know that the physics involved dictate that the group will go faster if everyone takes their turn and shares the work to the extent that they are able. Mutuality is embedded in the very act of cycling together.
Politicsboringagain on
Makes sense. Almost every cyclist is also a driver and know what what to look out for drivers, cyclist and pedestrians.
SethMarcell on
DUH
vsjd on
Any time I’ve had a mechanical on a bike path, there is so many people offering help it is almost annoying having to tell every cyclist passing by that I’m ok and don’t need help. Happens no where near as often if you car breaks down today.
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As a cyclist I can confirm that cyclists are better people all around
r/noshitsherlock
Didn’t need a study to tell you that, but it helps to “prove” it.
While I do care about the common good, that’s not why I cycle.
I cycle commute because it’s the fastest, cheapest, and most practical way to move longer distances in my city. I cycle on the weekends for myself.
So it’s for selfish reasons first. It’s great that it’s better for everyone else if I don’t use my car, but it’s not exactly a personal sacrifice either.
Well ya! I think the vehicle promotes an attitude. A car is almost a private room, an extension of a home. Some will take the attitude that this makes them entitled to all the privileges of their own home. A bike rider is far more connected to their surroundings (and vulnerable to it). My safety is far more connected to other people eg I can’t just close vents when riding through areas of high pollution
This is gonna get circle jerky isn’t it?
Sure, because a big part of car drivers are selfish irresponsible assholes..
Not at all, I’m cycling to reduce the amount of CO2 that is so beneficial to plants. ^(s)
If one has ever ridden with a group, they know that the physics involved dictate that the group will go faster if everyone takes their turn and shares the work to the extent that they are able. Mutuality is embedded in the very act of cycling together.
Makes sense. Almost every cyclist is also a driver and know what what to look out for drivers, cyclist and pedestrians.
DUH
Any time I’ve had a mechanical on a bike path, there is so many people offering help it is almost annoying having to tell every cyclist passing by that I’m ok and don’t need help. Happens no where near as often if you car breaks down today.