Bikes

Riding a bike is something you never forget how to do. So, why, once you grow-up does hardly anybody ride bikes anymore?

I ride a bike. I do not own a car, but sometimes ride the bus. As if the financial burdens associated with owning a car are not enough, imagine the environmental hardships. I do not know the statistics on drivers or pollution, but let me estimate while I ride my bike down the street breathing in exhaust. There are millions of people who drive to and from, in and out, and allover Milwaukee. I used to live in Phoenix, Arizona, which now is probably one of the most polluted cities; and I would hate it, if Milwaukee ever even came close to that relm. I know that Milwaukee compared to many other cities, is clean and environmentally aware, and I want to keep it that way. That is why I chose to document bicycles.

So I went out on a mission to document how cool bikes are. I went on a mission to document people of all ages riding bikes, to document all different types of bikes, to document how easy and cheap it is to own and ride a bike, and finally, just simply, to document bikes.
I hope that after you check out my pictures you remember that dusty bike in the basement. You might pull it out and take it for a Sunday drive. I hope my pictures remind you of the plants, animals, and people being killed all over the world by pollution, and maybe you'll ride your bike to work tomorrow. Or maybe you want to shed a few pounds and decide to ride your bike around the corner instead of driving. Whatever your reason might be-Go ahead and ride your bike!

If you want to see more flix of bikes go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/kmatuli