Show your patriotism by declaring your independence from Oil on the 4th of July

Wow. Um. The abs have it. Yummay.

I miss living in CA. I do not miss the earthquakes. I do miss the mass transit. But I digress.

I was lamenting tonight the current Light Rail in the Twin Cities area. Meh. There once was a comprehensive rial system in the TC area. No more. Now that they've torn it out, they're taxing the shit outta me to replace it. Such especially needs to go in along the 35W corridor IMHO.

It takes me an hour to drive to work. It'd take me flippin' days (?) to bike there.

I'm all about this. Thumbs and votes up for this.

another great one Julie. will include link in our Forum Question of the month starting July 7. be sure to write in to comment! Amos @ AF
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Umm...I scooter and have about 80 mpg. I have never driven a car and don't plan to until I'm physically unable to ride my bike and scooter. Does this count as a protest against Big Oil?

mrburns, I see you've changed your name... It's sad and unfortunate for you, however, that you haven't changed the fact that your still a egoist jackass..!!!

I had a very traumatic experience with a bike when I was a kid, I can't get on a bike without freaking out. I'm forever doomed to driving, walking, or public transit.

I agree! I think everyone should ride bicycles. It allows you to take your time and enjoy the journey.

Don't have anything to say when confronted with the truth huh, sounds like a page out of barack's book.

When you get on these bikes think of me that provided the rubber on the tires and the oil on the chain

GOD BLESS BIG OIL

This would not only benefit our environment but our bodies as well. We are the nation with the most overweight population. This would be great if more people got into it. Sadly, stereotypes stem from truth. Most Americans are lazy.

I bought a wicked bike from craigslist for 25 bucks and I could not be happier with my investment. Im going on 4 months with it!

Goin bicycling in the city (Thats New York CIty to you tourists) on Friday.
Current meetup?

This is how asinine this idea is. . . and is solely based on feelings.

1) you can't even ride a bike on the beach, have you really tried it. It's not possible.

2)I wish all of you hippocrits would stop dicking around and just quit whining and unplug your life.

Stop whining on this website and do it!

We'll start with Julie sollier and the rest can follow. For everyone that considers themselves a planet lover and an oil hater. . . post your electric bills on this site so we can all see the hypocracy.

GOD BLESS BIG OIL
GOD BLESS AMERICA

Bike paths should be designed into the civil engineering of all the streets. That way, people could use pedal power and feel safe...more riding means nicer legs and more clean air too, so nicer lungs...there's some incentive for you...

OK, I admit I chose this picture because the boys are hot. They are actually on some beach in Brazil. But still..! Beach babes and boys on bikes = 4th of July fun.

Bike it is.

I’m down with the cause! However my one man rally will include pants and a tee-shirt.

I bike when I can and use the car only when I need. I wish they will give us an easy way to change the fuel for a mix of solar and water that is not complicated and could be installed at special dealers all over US. A box, that you would just plug in and drive!

Oh no Julie, Dont we exhale co2 so if everybody rode bikes wouldnt we still have the global warming problem?
I think everybody should just hold their breaths!LOL

I didn't think you had to be gay to ride bikes. Where did they find the subjects for the photo? maybe in west hollywood gogo dancing on a pole. LOL!!!

in the city , it's either a deck or my '82 PK Ripper looptail , all original factory stock - gotta brag ( no , it isn't for sale ) .

This does nothing. Thanks for the try though. Bicycle works in some parts of the world such as London or in San Fransisco where you can WALK everywhere. I currently live in SoCal and anytime you want to go somewhere, you HAVE TO DRIVE. If I tried to walk to school from my home, it would take about 1 - 2hr walk. To the supermarket is AT LEAST a 2 hour walk. I don't have any buses that goes uphill. :/ Areas like Los Angeles are designed to force residents to buy cars to travel even for basic necessities. Like I said, good job thinking of an idea but it's not gonna work.

Who are the two hotties on the bikes?

I like the B&W motif.

well I declare it everyday.
but it is indeed a good start for many people.
**get the masses off their asses**
I think gas is a good incentive for many people to get mind set ready for the pedal over the clutch.
- wat is up with the abercrombiesque silly picture???
i not likez. ha haaa.

im totally down for this!!!

this is an amazing idea! imagine the good it would do not only for the environment but for the health of all americans. the obesity rate would decrease and people would have less chance of getting all these awful diseases.

i think they should figure out a way to bring biking to LA (even though it's just miles and miles of freeways)

Give me a bike and I'll ride it.

Otherwise, I don't have the funds---i got to pay for gas.

I had already planned to ride my bike on the 4th due to the horrific traffic every year from tourism where I live. This is a great idea though!

I just found out our town cut down the hours on our public transportation due to gas costs, they used to run till about 11:30ish now the buses only run until about 6:00ish which is completely ridiculous. This is after mention of 24hr public transportation just recently as well... I can imagine there will be a lot more bikes on the road in the next few days...

Everyday is Independence Day for me!

I have never owned an auto.

I ride everywhere, everyday. 24/7-365

2 wheels are Freedom!

Everyone will come to understand this real soon...

Ride on!

YESsss bicycle is the way of the future! We save whats left of the ecosystem and stay in shape at the same time! I can c it now.=)

Let's take it one step farther.....don't shoot any fireworks in the sky.....a brief moment of seeing something explode...wanna see something explode...watch the news.....enough money goes up in the world on the fourth of July....New Years.....and every night all over the world....all Disney owned places....to feed the world's hungry and shelter the homeless......plus those evil Chinese are behind it.....just joking.....I like the Chinese very much......also don't eat anything all day......and go visit someone who can not even go outside......find Jonathan Winters......tell him how much you Love him....and appreciate him.....there....that ought to keep you busy.......Happy fourth of July.........Golden Ruler......Will......

Uh, on my display the right margin is cutting off the text of this article...

The boys in the picture need some meat on their bones...

I only ride my bike on bike paths. Too bad I don't live or work near any!