There is strength in numbers. All over society you can see examples of
it. Come to think of it, society itself
bears out a whole being greater than the sum of its parts. In cycling, the peloton—or group ride—is the
perfect metaphor for this phenomenon.
The group operates at a level that is unachievable through an individual
effort.
There is probably no better week to talk about cultivating
cycling culture than the week of the Philadelphia Bike Race. Over the years it has known many names, but
this year it has started a new, with fresh race organization and
sponsorship. It is a true showcase for
our city and its cycling community.
Cycling will be more visible to the “others” (aka non-cyclists) in
Philadelphia this weekend more than any other weekend of the year.
