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Illinois is flat, PA around Troy is not. The unemployment rate is still high in this area. To say cycling is "meant" to be gas free may reflect a particular philosophy but there is little historical evidence to support that position. Many early bicycle builders motorized and modern brands still do, ie Giant and Cannondale. I enjoy my high tech Jamis Aragon but I still keep a Huffy 3spd for speed play in traffic. Appropriate technology is an important part of a sustainable society and we do well to avoid preconceived notions about what is eco-friendly versus eco-chic.
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