maxo wrote:

On Fri, 04 Mar 2005 17:40:11 +0000, Neil Brooks wrote:

I think it's incendiary
based on the potential for ill-conceived, mean spirited responses that
are based more in ignorance, prejudice, preconception, or bigotry than
in any semblance of fact.

It also gives us to potential to laugh at our ridiculous, mostly pale,
lycra-wearing selves.

I resemble that remark... ;-)

Perhaps it's because I grew up a really square white guy in a black
neighborhood, or maybe I'm just insensitive--but I find laughing about our
cultural differences to be quite healthy and cathartic. Serious
discussions about race have their place, but I'd rather point out the fact
that I can't dance.

I agree entirely. The healthiest relationships between cultural
groups I've seen are those where the members of those groups aren't
walking around trying to spot a demon under every rock. The Navy guys
I worked with in Key West were a really great example of that - lots
of banter, no hard feelings.

As for the why there aren't more black cyclists? I dunno, but it's
always been that way - remember the scene from 'American Flyers'?

Mark Hickey
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