Jim Click injured in crash on Mt. Lemmon

I was recently in a <a href="http://www.accidentinjurylawyer.com/consumerguide/bicycle-accidents.html">bicycle accident</a> but I survived. I'm sure he will too.

Rib injuries make you cry..he'll recover fast, hopefully.

This philosophical line lays too much on cycling.  Jim Click's stance on light rail is not aimed at keeping cycling exclusive. The snobbery implication is a shotgun blast at the general cycling population. Golf, tennis? Don't forget skiing and dressage. Cycling's unique misfortune(?) is that is can serve many purposes. And maybe along with that is the expectation that cyclers are majorly responsible for alternative transportation's future.   No way! I like to think that many cycling advocates recreate, commute and do errands on a bike and are convinced that cycling is the most efficient and economical form of alternative transportation. Why should they lend overt support to forms of any transportation that they don't believe in or are detrimental to their interest. The BAC is not a country club. If someone thinks that is the place to advocate for light rail or bus or car, then they should join. There are frequent and current vacancies.  The effects of monied influence is a cultural problem. I am so uncomfortable with associating that with cycling.

Okay, I can't seem to find where my flame-proof suit is at the moment, but here goes... I agree with part of rynsa's post. And that would be the second paragraph. I see quite a bit of elitism, excessive focus on athleticism, and sexism in bicycling. I also very strongly agree with the privileged and white not getting too stressed about the transportation needs of others. Especially those who are less fortunate. So, while rynsa might not have brought these things up in the most appropriate context, I do think they need to be looked at. Bicycling should not be the two-wheeled version of tennis or golf. Yes, I know. Tennis has the Williams sisters and golf has Tiger Woods. But they're still the preferred sports of the white and the well off. Nor should cycling be viewed just as a competitive sport or a physical fitness activity. There's more to it than that. Much more. Case in point: Many years ago, I worked in a local bike shop. Very early in my employment there, the owner told me that there are people in this community who *have* to ride. Meaning that the bicycle is their only form of transportation. They may have been homeless and traveling from city to city. They patronized our shop, and the owner made it clear that we employees were to treat them with respect. Likewise, the people who'd racked up one to many DUIs and had their licenses revoked. We had a few of them shopping with us as well. Again, despite the fact that they'd made some major mistakes with alcohol, they were our customers and we were expected to be kind to them. Likewise, the mentally ill. We had quite a number coming into our store. For some of them, bicycling was away of keeping the mental storms at bay. For others, well, it was a way of just getting outside and doing *something* positive. Although this shop has been closed for more than a decade, I'd like to see its inclusive spirit spread throughout the cycling community.

rynsa, you're a jackass.

Ouch! Rib and lung injuries. Those REALLY hurt. Hope he has a speedy recovery.

Ditto.

Prayers for a speedy recovery