As bicycling moves into the mainstream, it provides transportation, exercise, and recreation. But is it an identity?

The bike lifestyle seems to have moved into the mainstream. Whether the surge in interest is related to the economy, the environment, or the ‘times’, it’s being noticed.

A recent article by Elizabeth Hurst in Momentum Magazine asks us to consider whether cyclists across North America have one way to describe how they lead their lives. Or is the experience as unique as each individual cyclist? In other words, does the bike lifestyle constitute an identity? (more…)