Even with the susidies applied here in the US, the oil price is still climbing, along with prices on goods and services that require processing and transport through oil based vehicles (and the increase in global temps). If this is the future trend, I wouldn't be surprised to see more people take to the road via bicycle and other cost-effecient, enviro-friendly means. I've been riding to work for quite a while now and have noticed on my daily route more and more cyclists commuting. It gives me a little warmth to know that people are changing their lifestyle to contribute to a better way of living (granted I still see a ton of SUVs , but more cyclists, pedestrians, and smaller vehicles than before). I still have an optimistic view that people are starting to see the problem if things don't change and trying to make changes. And besides, riding is so much fun, why not ride any and everyday that you can