What an Interesting Statistic

Found this the other day at Fast Company's blog:

Bikes Outsold Cars at the Start of 2009. Does It Matter?

Both automobile and bicycle purchases fell overall in the first quarter of 2009, but in a surprising twist, bike sales trumped car sales (2.6 million bicycles vs. 2.5 million cars).

As they pointed out, of course, bikes cost a lot less than cars, but the numbers are still interesting. Some of it may very well be that people are looking for "cheap" recreation as much as "cheap" transportation. Some may also be looking for "green" alternatives to use when they can.

I would like to think that it may also be a trend toward better health and less impact on the earth. I know for me that there is quite a moment when I get on the bike and head down the trail under my own power.

Priceless.