LA’s CBS 2 / KCAL 9 TV news ran a nice little story about electric cycling February 4, 2010. You can see the clip at http://www.cbs2.com/video/?id=126581. The link will open (complete with advertising) in another window.
The good news: They highlight a couple of older cyclists who use electric-assist bikes to keep on rolling, and also electric-assist utility cycles for commercial delivery use.
The bad new: The idea clearly just doesn’t work for one of the newscasters. (Be sure to watch the clip through to the end.)
Particularly when broadcast from a Los Angeles area station, his remark brings Congressman Earl Blumenauer’s famous question to mind:
“How many people are stuck in traffic on their way to ride a stationary bike at a health club?”
I’m glad the folks profiled in their story are enjoying their rides and getting their exercise. Perhaps that newscaster would profit from doing the same.
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Charlie
Tags: Press