There is no question that urban cycling is expanding and, as a consequence, bicycle culture is changing. But other questions do not have such a definitive answer: What does it mean to be an urban cyclist and how do you define one? Do cyclists need to rehabilitate their public persona? To what extent should bicycles sacrifice style and convenience for safety? What can be done about sexism in the cycling community?
For your knowledge and entertainment, the answers to these critical bike culture controversies will be debated at the Bike Culture Summit in NYC on Thursday, May 6. The event is a benefit for Transportation Alternatives, an organization whose mission is to reclaim NYC’s streets from the automobile and to advocate for bicycling, walking and public transit as the best transportation alternatives. All proceeds from the event will support the group’s bicycle advocacy work.
Cycling pundits, the ‘Bike Snob‘ and bicycling historian David Herlihy and Caroline Samponaro, the Director of Bicycle Advocacy for Transportation, will share their opinions and insight on the controversial topics. The Kona Bicycling Company will also be in attendance, making an impact to help define what it means to be an urban cyclist.
So whether you bike to commute, race or ride for pleasure, join Kona and the mass of bicycle geeks in supporting bicycle culture and the future of bicycle advocacy. Trust us, you’ll fit in perfectly.
Click here for tickets to the Bike Culture Summit.
[Via: The Kona Bicycle Company]
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