Monday, February 14, 2005

Chicago: Protesters celebrate `the joy of the bicycle' outside auto show

The friendly and sometimes humorous protest focused on alternative transportation and respect for bicyclists on the road.
"We are taking our bikes to the car show to introduce people to the joy of the bicycle," said Michael Burton, one of the protest's organizers. "If we can convert just one person from a car to a bike-centered lifestyle, we are successful."
The protests, begun six years ago, are aimed not only at raising environmental concerns, but also at raising safety issues, which Burton said is downplayed by the industry. [thanks to Michael B.]

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