Bicycle enthusiasts protest Chicago Auto Show

ABC 7 Chicago ^ | February 13, 2005 | AP

[Land_of_Lincoln_John]

Bicycle enthusiasts protest Chicago Auto Show February 13, 2005 — Dozens of bicycle enthusiasts peddled outside the Chicago Auto Show yesterday to protest the annual showing of new and prototype vehicles.

The friendly and sometimes humorous protest focused on alternative transportation and respect for bicyclists on the road. Cyclists passed out fliers, played recordings of car alarms and horns and also offered passers-by the chance to ride their bikes.

The bicyclists started their demonstration with a rally at the Daley Center and then they rode together to the auto show at McCormick Place.

Protests at the auto show started six years ago and organizers say they're aimed at raising environmental concerns and safety issues.

The Chicago Auto Show continues through February 20th.

(Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

[Land_of_Lincoln_John]

I like their style, bu. bicycles aren't vehicles for all occasions. Look it up: As I type this, it's raining (hard) and it's a chilly 34 degrees.

But they did offer free rides on their bicycles...nice touch.

[DoughtyOne]

Protests at the auto show started six years ago and organizers say they're aimed at raising environmental concerns and safety issues.

I can buy that.

[anniegetyourgun]

Now I ask you, when was the last time auto drivers protested at a convention of bicycle enthusiasts? Give me a break.....

[Marauder]

Dozens of bicycle enthusiasts peddled

This is funny; news agencies - at least - should be literate IMO. Doesn't speak well of liberals in charge of education these days. Bicyclists "pedal"; they don't "peddle."

[pennyfarmer]

The friendly and sometimes humorous protest focused on alternative transportation and respect for bicyclists on the road.

AHH good times were had by all. We laughed, we cried, we fixed flat tires. The Ben Gay flowed like water.

[pipecorp]

It all depends on what kind of bs they're selling.

[sociotard]

hah! this sounds awesome. The thing is, I ride my bike because
a) I live in a reeeeal small town, only a few thousand, and I spend most of my day on campus, and
b) I am a single, healthy male. Who almost never dates.

Things like dating, transporting kids, etc get a lot harder on the classic 2 cylinder. I love my bike, but it really can't meet the needs of everyone.

[chemicalman]

also offered passers-by the chance to ride their bikes

"And he kept on going, officer..."

[bgnn32]

Sounds like they were peaceful and didn't cause any problems, proof that there are still groups out there that respect thier right to Peacefully Assemble, I give them a big thumbs up.

As far as thier issues, well I am an avid mountian biker, but I am also a car nut so there are some points of thiers I can agree with some I don't. But I do respect the group for being able to peacefully get thier messege out.

[Land_of_Lincoln_John]

"And he kept on going, officer..."

Hmmm...Next year's auto show...I'll be there.

[INSENSITIVE GUY]

These are the "everything euro" types!Progressive morons getting in the way of a fast paced,ever changing world with those silly looking helmets!!Highways are for cars and trucks not bicycles.

[nimbysrule]

I agree! I live in LA (hopefully not for too much longer) and they have become a real menace here - they are SUCH obnoxiously self-righteous WHITE LIBERALS!

[southernnorthcarolina]

Dozens of bicycle enthusiasts peddled outside the Chicago Auto Show yesterday to protest the annual showing of new and prototype vehicles.

And in related news, dozens of abacus enthusiasts staged a protest outside the site if Intel's annual shareholders' meeting.

[festus]

and also offered passers-by the chance to ride their bikes.

Wish I'd known of this yesterday. I could have gotten me another bicycle........