A Quiet Revolution in Bicycles: Recapturing a Role as Utilitarian People-Movers (Part I) by Peak Prosperity Admin Introduction Bicycles were invented over 200 years ago and were used for many years as significant and efficient means of human transport. But over the past 40 years, bicycles lost their status in the US as human transportation vehicles, due to inexpensive oil and far-flung suburban development. Since both of those factors favored automobile usage, the bicycle… A Quiet Revolution in Bicycles: Recapturing a Role as Utilitarian People-Movers (Part I) by Peak Prosperity Admin Introduction Bicycles were invented over 200 years ago and were used for many years as significant and efficient means of human transport. But over the past 40 years, bicycles lost their status in the US as human transportation vehicles, due to inexpensive oil and far-flung suburban development. Since both of those factors favored automobile usage, the bicycle…
A Quiet Revolution in Bicycles: Recapturing a Role as Utilitarian People-Movers (Part II) by Peak Prosperity Admin So you’re inspired to try more biking… Now what? If you haven't yet read Part I of this article, please do. After learning about Peak Oil a few years back, I decided to get a cargo bicycle setup with an electric assist as an alternative to using a car for around-town trips. I had been a… A Quiet Revolution in Bicycles: Recapturing a Role as Utilitarian People-Movers (Part II) by Peak Prosperity Admin So you’re inspired to try more biking… Now what? If you haven't yet read Part I of this article, please do. After learning about Peak Oil a few years back, I decided to get a cargo bicycle setup with an electric assist as an alternative to using a car for around-town trips. I had been a…