Quote Originally Posted by mimitabby View Post
the sad reality is, in Europe, the cost of gas is about double what we are paying. and they have serious traffic jams. In cars. we're having sticker shock right now, but we'll (most of us) get used to it and keep driving.
But there are also many times as many bikes being ridden in Europe as here.

If food keeps getting higher and higher, and clothing, and gas, utilities, medical costs, etc....but riding a bike remains a relatively FREE means of transportation, errand running, commuting, and exercise, you will still see more and more riders- regardless of anyone getting used to sticker shock or not. There is only so much money that the average person has and can spend.