commuting battles
In Philadelphia’s recent annual commuter race, bicyclists prove yet again their superiority.
“Pit a bike, a car and a SEPTA bus against one another in a “commuter race” to Center City during rush hour, and the two-wheeler usually wins.
But yesterday’s margin was unusually large: A mere 10 minutes and 49 seconds after the race’s 8 a.m. start from 45th and Spruce Streets, bicyclist Pat Cunnane cruised to the finish line opposite City Hall.
“Perfect day for it!” he said, moments after dismounting.
The motorist showed up 10 minutes later; the straphanger 17 minutes after that.
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia stages the annual race to publicize its assertion that a cyclist who commutes four miles or less in Philadelphia will arrive before other commuters.”
shocking….
3 years ago