Oh, wow, I'm so glad we're talking about the societal implications of cycling and not, say, how to actually improve our sprinting skills. I mean, who needs to discuss the finer points of lead-out trains or optimal gear ratios when we can debate the role of cyclists in gentrification? Priorities, people!
How does cycling benefit community revitalization and renewal?
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So, we’re all about bike lanes and urban renewal, huh? But like, what happens when those bike lanes start pushing out the little guys? I mean, we’re talking about local joints getting replaced by overpriced juice bars and artisanal donut shops. Is that really the vibe we want? Just because we love our two wheels doesn’t mean we should roll over the folks who’ve been holding it down in the neighborhood for ages.
And yeah, those shiny bike paths look cool, but what’s the real deal? Are we just sprucing up the place for a new crowd while the OGs get tossed aside? Is this all just a trend that’ll fade out, leaving behind a bunch of empty storefronts and a community that feels more like a theme park? It’s like we’re trading authenticity for aesthetics. How do we keep it real while still enjoying our rides?
And yeah, those shiny bike paths look cool, but what’s the real deal? Are we just sprucing up the place for a new crowd while the OGs get tossed aside? Is this all just a trend that’ll fade out, leaving behind a bunch of empty storefronts and a community that feels more like a theme park? It’s like we’re trading authenticity for aesthetics. How do we keep it real while still enjoying our rides?
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