Local politicians regular cyclists?

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It nearly seems a convenient requirement if the mayor of a city that aims to be "green", etc., does not cycle regularily then at least, it's useful some other local politicians cycle regularily...

to be supportive of local cycling initiatives at times.

Few days ago, we joined the mayor on a group bike ride for official opening of a new separated bike lane. There was another city councillor with us. Both are regular bike commuters. Does it help at times? Yes, both don't shy away from publicly supporting cycling infrastructure developments. There are 3-4 additional councillors that regularily cycle also. In a way, the mayor is a good living example of what regular cycling can do to a person...he is fit, healthy.

Unfortunately a 3rd councillor, a cyclist and champion of cycling causes, was hit by a car during his bike ride, just 1 day before this opening and group ride. It made news headlines and unintentionally cemented the need for separated bike lanes for certain routes.

And your area politicians as cyclists and supporting cycling? Or maybe they just bike and lie low at city hall.