I didn't have time to read all the replies, but here is my thought sorry if I'm repeating: Hey bike gear manufacturers!!! Come out with some stuff so that we can ride our bikes in all weather and take our kids around safely!!! I've been ready to stop driving for 20 years! I used to bike to work before I had children. I would love to buy gear to make that possible - some kind of cover so that you can ride in the rain - some kind of car level trailer for younger children to ride in.

I live in a small town, we just started a bike club, our first ride was Saturday, we laughed that people probably thought we were trying to make a statement ie, bike vs car.