Should Bikers make a Statement on their back?

I'm curious what everybody thinks about bikers wearing clothing that
promotes alternative transportation. Obviously our backs are much
larger than a car's bumper sticker, so we should be that much more
effective.

Is it a distraction to the motorist? Is it better to avoid the
potential confrontations, because the cars are bigger? Or is it cool?
What are your thoughts?

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I'm curious what everybody thinks about bikers wearing clothing that
promotes alternative transportation. Obviously our backs are much
larger than a car's bumper sticker, so we should be that much more
effective.

Is it a distraction to the motorist? Is it better to avoid the
potential confrontations, because the cars are bigger? Or is it cool?
What are your thoughts?

If a driver is reading my jersey they are staring at my back for a couple of
seconds. Since there's a strong tendency to steer where you are looking, I
wouldn't think this would be a good thing.

Mike Kruger wrote:

wrote in message
ups.com...
I'm curious what everybody thinks about bikers wearing clothing that
promotes alternative transportation. Obviously our backs are much
larger than a car's bumper sticker, so we should be that much more
effective.

Is it a distraction to the motorist? Is it better to avoid the
potential confrontations, because the cars are bigger? Or is it cool?
What are your thoughts?

If a driver is reading my jersey they are staring at my back for a couple of
seconds. Since there's a strong tendency to steer where you are looking, I
wouldn't think this would be a good thing.

OTOH, the major aim of driving a vehicle is to avoid EVERY object you are
driving towards.

Like http://home.comcast.net/~oil_free_and_happy/index.html ?

wrote:
I'm curious what everybody thinks about bikers wearing clothing that
promotes alternative transportation. Obviously our backs are much
larger than a car's bumper sticker, so we should be that much more
effective.

Is it a distraction to the motorist? Is it better to avoid the
potential confrontations, because the cars are bigger? Or is it cool?
What are your thoughts?

Get a life!


wrote:

I'm curious what everybody thinks about bikers wearing clothing that
promotes alternative transportation. Obviously our backs are much
larger than a car's bumper sticker, so we should be that much more
effective.

Is it a distraction to the motorist? Is it better to avoid the
potential confrontations, because the cars are bigger? Or is it cool?
What are your thoughts?

Mike Kruger wrote:

If a driver is reading my jersey they are staring at my back for a couple of
seconds. Since there's a strong tendency to steer where you are looking, I
wouldn't think this would be a good thing.

Until I read your post, Mike, I was going to mention shirts I've
seen/heard of that say "One Less Car," and "More Gas 4 U," but maybe now I
won't.


Bill


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When will I get this right? I must have posted this on the Halliburton
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