On Wed, 1 Oct 2008 11:39:25 +0100
"Dave Larrington"  wrote:

> http://www.everydaycycling.com/edc/news/news2008/20080916_gtr_manchester_commute_challenge.aspx
> 
> http://www.transalt.org/newsroom/media/2329
> 
> http://bikes.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=55628&IsPgd=0
> 
> http://blog.oregonlive.com/thebeerhere/2008/05/rob_widmer_bicycle_win_commute.html
> 
> http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/cyclists-win-edinburgh-commuter-challenge-12731
> 
> http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/files/Go%20Boulder/ETC%20Newsletter/etc_aug2007_wbw.pdf 
> (page 4)
> 
> The horse is dead.
> 
It's a shame that these events always seem to feature lycra-clad
sporting riders rather than utility cyclists in civilian dress - I'm
sure the latter would do a better job of persuading Joe Public to have
a go, even if they were a bit slower.