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Shimano, IMBA Release MTB Economics "Study" (Read "Lies")
"50 million Americans mountain bike"? Yeah, right. This "study" is
nothing but lies designed to promote mountain biking -- nothing new for mountain bikers. They never write ANYTHING that isn't propaganda.. Mike Shimano, IMBA Release MTB Economics Study http://bbtc.org/wiki/uploads/2/27/Sh...s_Document.pdf IRVINE, CA (BRAIN)—Shimano American Corporation and the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) have teamed up to promote mountain biking during the National Bike Summit, by releasing their study, The Economics and Benefits of Mountain Biking. More than one in five Americans 16 years or older ride mountain bikes, and as a group contribute $26 billion annually to the economy, according to the study. “We want legislators, policy makers and the public to understand how significant mountain biking is to both the economy and to keeping people healthy,” said Kozo Shimano, senior executive at Shimano. And he points out that 50 million Americans mountain bike, compared with the 33 million that golf. According to the report, one recent cost benefit analysis concluded that every dollar invested in trails led to almost three dollars in direct medical benefit. And the World Health Organization recommends riding a bike to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. “From the beginning, IMBA members have embraced a stewardship ethic that benefits conservation of our natural lands and waters. This timely publication shows how a conservation mindset also gives back with economic benefits,” said Mike Van Abel, IMBA’s executive director. Research has shown mountain biking to be a low impact environmentally sustainable activity with no more impact on natural resources than hiking, and far less than many other recreational activities. Copies of The Economics and Benefits of Mountain Biking can be obtained from IMBA by sending a request to . -- I am working on creating wildlife habitat that is off-limits to humans ("pure habitat"). Want to help? (I spent the previous 8 years fighting auto dependence and road construction.) Please don't put a cell phone next to any part of your body that you are fond of! http://home.pacbell.net/mjvande |
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Shimano, IMBA Release MTB Economics "Study" (Read "Lies")
"Mike Vandeman" wrote in message ... "50 million Americans mountain bike"? Yeah, right. This "study" is nothing but lies designed to promote mountain biking -- nothing new for mountain bikers. They never write ANYTHING that isn't propaganda.. Mike Bull**** snipped Neither do you, liar. |
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Shimano, IMBA Release MTB Economics "Study" (Read "Lies")
"Mike Vandeman" wrote in message ... snip They never write ANYTHING that isn't propaganda.. Now there's the pot calling the kettle black ... |
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Shimano, IMBA Release MTB Economics "Study" (Read "Lies")
* Mike Vandeman :
"50 million Americans mountain bike"? Yeah, right. This "study" is nothing but lies designed to promote mountain biking -- nothing new for mountain bikers. They never write ANYTHING that isn't propaganda.. So you have a lot in common with them then, what's your point? Jason |
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Shimano, IMBA Release MTB Economics "Study" (Read "Lies")
Jason wrote:
* Mike Vandeman : "50 million Americans mountain bike"? Yeah, right. This "study" is nothing but lies designed to promote mountain biking -- nothing new for mountain bikers. They never write ANYTHING that isn't propaganda.. So you have a lot in common with them then, what's your point? Jason I can only guess that the 50 million number comes from the Bicycle Shaped Objects sold in Wal-Mart and Co. 90% of the BSOs are in the MTB style. There is no way that a Roadmaster MTB style bike (a BSO) could survive 10 minutes of real mountain biking because something would break in that 10 minutes. |
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Shimano, IMBA Release MTB Economics "Study" (Read "Lies")
"Eric Vey" wrote in message ... Jason wrote: * Mike Vandeman : "50 million Americans mountain bike"? Yeah, right. This "study" is nothing but lies designed to promote mountain biking -- nothing new for mountain bikers. They never write ANYTHING that isn't propaganda.. So you have a lot in common with them then, what's your point? Jason I can only guess that the 50 million number comes from the Bicycle Shaped Objects sold in Wal-Mart and Co. 90% of the BSOs are in the MTB style. There is no way that a Roadmaster MTB style bike (a BSO) could survive 10 minutes of real mountain biking because something would break in that 10 minutes. Mike insists that it would be your scrotum that would break, therefore you should stay home. |
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Shimano, IMBA Release MTB Economics "Study" (Read "Lies")
Jeff Strickland wrote:
"Eric Vey" wrote in message ... Jason wrote: * Mike Vandeman : "50 million Americans mountain bike"? Yeah, right. This "study" is nothing but lies designed to promote mountain biking -- nothing new for mountain bikers. They never write ANYTHING that isn't propaganda.. So you have a lot in common with them then, what's your point? Jason I can only guess that the 50 million number comes from the Bicycle Shaped Objects sold in Wal-Mart and Co. 90% of the BSOs are in the MTB style. There is no way that a Roadmaster MTB style bike (a BSO) could survive 10 minutes of real mountain biking because something would break in that 10 minutes. Mike insists that it would be your scrotum that would break, therefore you should stay home. I wouldn't know. I plonked Mike and Dolan so long ago that I haven't kept up. I don't know why people haven't done that. |
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Shimano, IMBA Release MTB Economics "Study" (Read "Lies")
On Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:13:21 -0400, Eric Vey
wrote: Jeff Strickland wrote: "Eric Vey" wrote in message ... Jason wrote: * Mike Vandeman : "50 million Americans mountain bike"? Yeah, right. This "study" is nothing but lies designed to promote mountain biking -- nothing new for mountain bikers. They never write ANYTHING that isn't propaganda.. So you have a lot in common with them then, what's your point? Jason I can only guess that the 50 million number comes from the Bicycle Shaped Objects sold in Wal-Mart and Co. 90% of the BSOs are in the MTB style. There is no way that a Roadmaster MTB style bike (a BSO) could survive 10 minutes of real mountain biking because something would break in that 10 minutes. Mike insists that it would be your scrotum that would break, therefore you should stay home. I wouldn't know. I plonked Mike and Dolan so long ago that I haven't kept up. I don't know why people haven't done that. Because they are too stupid. -- I am working on creating wildlife habitat that is off-limits to humans ("pure habitat"). Want to help? (I spent the previous 8 years fighting auto dependence and road construction.) Please don't put a cell phone next to any part of your body that you are fond of! http://home.pacbell.net/mjvande |
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Shimano, IMBA Release MTB Economics "Study" (Read "Lies")
On Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:43:33 GMT, "Mike" wrote:
"Mike Vandeman" wrote in message .. . "50 million Americans mountain bike"? Yeah, right. This "study" is nothing but lies designed to promote mountain biking -- nothing new for mountain bikers. They never write ANYTHING that isn't propaganda.. Mike Bull**** snipped Neither do you, liar. Hmmm. IMBA & Shimano say "50 million Americans mountain bike". I say far fewer. Which of us is right? DUH! -- I am working on creating wildlife habitat that is off-limits to humans ("pure habitat"). Want to help? (I spent the previous 8 years fighting auto dependence and road construction.) Please don't put a cell phone next to any part of your body that you are fond of! http://home.pacbell.net/mjvande |
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Shimano, IMBA Release MTB Economics "Study" (Read "Lies")
On Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:01:48 GMT, "Jeff Strickland"
wrote: "Mike Vandeman" wrote in message .. . snip They never write ANYTHING that isn't propaganda.. Now there's the pot calling the kettle black ... Hmmm. IMBA & Shimano say "50 million Americans mountain bike". I say far fewer. Which of us is right? DUH! -- I am working on creating wildlife habitat that is off-limits to humans ("pure habitat"). Want to help? (I spent the previous 8 years fighting auto dependence and road construction.) Please don't put a cell phone next to any part of your body that you are fond of! http://home.pacbell.net/mjvande |
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