Actually, let me specify. The roads are clear of snow. I’ve been seeing the same congestion as always. Looks like you can still afford the $3.60 a gallon. On average, I’m riding around 30 miles a day, so lets say I have a great fuel-efficient vehicle that’s getting me those 30 miles on just one gallon. Well, I’ve been riding that average for just over a year now and that comes to 365 x 3.60 which equals One Thousand, Three Hundred and Fourteen USD. Looks like I’m going to vegas, baby! Actually, I would never go to Vegas. I just get to spend more money on beer, food and entertainment. I’m not going to get into the costs of insurance, parking and maintenance.

But seriously. Its your own _______ fault if you get frustrated in traffic, because you ARE traffic. If you want cleaner air, happier people around you, cleaner streets, more lively communities, start acting like you care. When you’re in your car with tinted windows honking because the car stopped in front of you is waiting for a pedestrian, look at yourself. You are hiding in your box armed with a gas pedal and a horn. Get out and tell me your thoughts because I’m happy to talk. When I cruise by on my bike and make eye contact with pedestrians we smile, say hi, acknowledge each other. Ok, maybe I ring my bell. Its not a gesture of hate, its a good day, how are you fine lad?

Lets get outside and enjoy each others company. Or burn all the gas until we can’t breathe the air anymore, are broke, hungry and don’t have a friend in the world.

Remember to keep your middle finger in your pocket.