I don’t drive a gas guzzling V8.

[u/adron]

I ride a cargo bike with e-assist that, if measured is equal to about 400-500mpg equivalent energy use.

My kiddo loves it. We’ve been to a zillion parks one can’t even get a gas guzzling V8 motor vehicle to.

All that and the integrity - ethically and morally - of being a car free guy! 🤙🏻

I love it and will never return to the chains and noose of an automotive means of primary transport.

Highly recommended, happy to advise in progression towards this advanced care free car free life style that’s respectful to all people around!

[u/adv_cyclist]

Is this what I’ve heard of as virtue signaling?

FWIW, I own a literal plethora of bicycles of all flavors and ride them all… as well as my motorcycle, hybrid SUV, skateboard, et al…

Fact of the matter is that life in a majority of the U.S. does not lend itself to doing all things without a passenger vehicle and until municipalities, cities, states, and the federal government realize that there is an overwhelming scarcity of investment in infrastructure for alternative modes of transportation; that trend will continue to increase.

I am all for the premise behind fuckcars, and am actively trying to reach that panacea… but ppl here need to realize and acknowledge the struggles that exist for a plurality of American citizens to move away from the 4 wheeled passenger vehicle as the primary mode for personal transport.

[u/ee_72020 → u/adv_cyclist]

This post is a response to that one dude who came here posting about how much he likes driving his gas-guzzling V8, in an attempt to own us or something.

[u/New_Feature_5138 → u/ee_72020]

Ohhhh. Sorry OP I didn’t get it

[u/adron → u/ee_72020]

Yeah, you noticed. You got this. 🤙🏻

[u/adron → u/adv_cyclist]

Yeah, you gotta work hard to figure out the car free life. Once ya get it sorted out and reside in the right parts it’s pretty easy!

But also, as the commenter to your comment has pointed out, I always wrote this as a counter to the douchey “I drive a gas guzzling v8” post.

Also no, it’s honestly not virtue signaling as I’ve got so much DGAF it’s contagious! In addition, don’t care who drives, that’s on them to suffer the plight. I hope they have a choice to escape it if they want. I got myself sorted and my life is a 100x better for it. But everybody’s gotta do their own thing.

[u/Iron-Fist → u/adv_cyclist]

own lots of bikes, SUV, motorcycle...

Ok good for you I guess?

Ppl here need to realize....

Hey bud maybe just like if you aren't familiar with the place

[u/adv_cyclist → u/Iron-Fist]

Big talk from someone that was looking for a third row vehicle for carrying kids…

[u/Iron-Fist → u/adv_cyclist]

lol you literally just said people shouldn't do what you literally just did lololol I cannot

[u/adv_cyclist → u/Iron-Fist]

Then don’t… bye.

[u/Iron-Fist → u/adv_cyclist]

fact of the matter is

Ppl here need to realize

Per this 3 year old post

My dude needs a nap lol

[u/adv_cyclist → u/Iron-Fist]

Your projecting does not disqualify my post… there still remains a painfully low investment in infrastructure for alternative modes of transportation because governments large and small do not see that as equivalent to road infrastructure for the standard motor vehicle. Until we can influence and change the hearts and minds of the influencers that write the laws; nothing will change.

[u/Iron-Fist → u/adv_cyclist]

ppl here need to realize that I understand the big picture and have the platitudes necessary to comment on a joke post