Here's the press release for tomorrow's program on KCUR (89.3):
Thursday June 26th, 2008 11:00 AM – 12 Noon
Commuting by Bicycle
High gas prices have increased public transit ridership all across the nation. And as more people move out of their private vehicles as gasoline hits $4 a gallon, some are choosing to put their bodies to the test…and use pedal power.
Commuting by bicycle is no longer limited to the passionate few who don bright-colored spandex and take their seat on a recumbent bike. It’s increasing in popularity among daily commuters – those who bike to work, on errands, or to catch a show.
Unfortunately, some drivers are still unaware of the size advantage their multi-ton vehicles have over their two-wheeled human-powered neighbors, and some bicyclists don’t respect the rules of the road as they’re required to.
Today Steve Kraske welcomes guests – including those who commute to work by bicycle each day – to discuss why they choose to bike to work and the store, the routes they take, and how their average speed often equals that of commuters in their cars. Sure – one may arrive a few minutes ahead of the other – but who just got the good workout and didn’t spend a dime on gas?