Comments on: How Land Rover Could Forever Change The Way Bicyclist Tourists Are Perceived http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/how-land-rover-could-forever-change-the-way-bicyclist-tourists-are-perceived/ Bicycle Touring Pro Mon, 21 May 2012 08:37:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: brian http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/how-land-rover-could-forever-change-the-way-bicyclist-tourists-are-perceived/comment-page-1/#comment-11485 brian Sun, 06 Nov 2011 06:41:08 +0000 http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/?p=1132#comment-11485 D, I have been following your work for some time. I don't see you as superfical at all. Don't see how someone could think that because of this one article. It would be nice to be able to tell people I am going from here to there and not have them question my sanity. Of course the sport needs to be reinvented. Continously. That which does not grow is dead. I consider you as one living that dream. It seems that you are merely challenging people to join you who want to. It is natural to want to share joy with others once you have found it. We need to think outside the box and not be limited by those things that we perceive to limit us. Makes sense to me. Where do I sign up? Think outside the box...and the bun for that matter..... D, I have been following your work for some time. I don’t see you as superfical at all. Don’t see how someone could think that because of this one article. It would be nice to be able to tell people I am going from here to there and not have them question my sanity. Of course the sport needs to be reinvented. Continously. That which does not grow is dead. I consider you as one living that dream. It seems that you are merely challenging people to join you who want to. It is natural to want to share joy with others once you have found it. We need to think outside the box and not be limited by those things that we perceive to limit us. Makes sense to me. Where do I sign up? Think outside the box…and the bun for that matter…..

]]> By: Glen Aldridge http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/how-land-rover-could-forever-change-the-way-bicyclist-tourists-are-perceived/comment-page-1/#comment-11484 Glen Aldridge Sun, 06 Nov 2011 05:11:48 +0000 http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/?p=1132#comment-11484 Hi Darren, I think a good way the perception of cycle tourists could be changed would be through exposure to available organized holidays. If more people knew about cycle tours through the Alps, Amazon Mountain Biking or Island Hopping & Biking Tours through Croatia it would soon be a segment of the travel industry that I am sure would soon catch on just from word of mouth. Trying to sell it as a lifestyle might work in Europe but in North America it would definitely have to include additional activities. Hi Darren, I think a good way the perception of cycle tourists could be changed would be through exposure to available organized holidays. If more people knew about cycle tours through the Alps, Amazon Mountain Biking or Island Hopping & Biking Tours through Croatia it would soon be a segment of the travel industry that I am sure would soon catch on just from word of mouth. Trying to sell it as a lifestyle might work in Europe but in North America it would definitely have to include additional activities.

]]> By: Bicycle Touring Pro http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/how-land-rover-could-forever-change-the-way-bicyclist-tourists-are-perceived/comment-page-1/#comment-10193 Bicycle Touring Pro Sun, 17 Apr 2011 21:59:17 +0000 http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/?p=1132#comment-10193 Hey Nate, Thanks for the comment. In regards to this article, I wrote it a long time ago, so now I may not agree 100% with what I wrote here. But even at the time I wrote this, the idea was just that - an idea. I think some people have gotten upset at the idea of comparing a car to bicycle touring (or whatever), but when I wrote this whole thing, it was just my attempt at thinking differently about the way bicycle touring is seen in the eyes of the public... and the way it could possibly be seen in the future. That's all. But I think it's awesome that the article, even though it is a coupl years old now, is still getting a lot of action... and getting people to think. Because, after-all, that was the whole point in the first place! Hey Nate, Thanks for the comment.

In regards to this article, I wrote it a long time ago, so now I may not agree 100% with what I wrote here. But even at the time I wrote this, the idea was just that – an idea. I think some people have gotten upset at the idea of comparing a car to bicycle touring (or whatever), but when I wrote this whole thing, it was just my attempt at thinking differently about the way bicycle touring is seen in the eyes of the public… and the way it could possibly be seen in the future. That’s all. But I think it’s awesome that the article, even though it is a coupl years old now, is still getting a lot of action… and getting people to think. Because, after-all, that was the whole point in the first place!

]]> By: Nate http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/how-land-rover-could-forever-change-the-way-bicyclist-tourists-are-perceived/comment-page-1/#comment-10163 Nate Sat, 16 Apr 2011 01:19:28 +0000 http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/?p=1132#comment-10163 I think I understand now what your getting at Darren. The "feeling" of adventure and discovery is an important refreshing and inspiring part of cycling. And I think no one enjoys being classified as a bum or dirty hippie, etc. While i am not overly concerned with how others erroneously perceive me, I think there is wisdom in projecting a positive image of ones self in "real" ways in order to give an inviting appeal to others so we may connect as humans. After all, the only truly lasting thing in our existence is the relationships we have. I am all for building meaningful friendships and helping people enjoy the things I love and vice versa. Perhaps this is best accomplished by having positive morals and living a good respectable lifestyle, whatever one is doing. Let our actions and way of living speak for themselves. That is where the respect will come from. There will always be those who are blinded and will stereo type you cause you're riding a bike though. So be it. I think if we worry about image too much, though, it detracts from the very thing we are seeking and trying to be. Part of the problem I see with using Land Rover as an example, is that I think it portrays a false image. It relies on sensational stimulation and fleeting veneers as I mentioned before. The reason I brought up the idea of Land Rovers unreliability and such, is because I think that their should be substance and solid reliability behind what someone is promoting for the intended use. Style and "image" too often become the focus and end, and functionality and dependability are pushed aside. Cycling to me has never been luxurious or concerned overly with style, and although they can be a complimentary element, most of the time there is little focus on either. This is just how I feel, but I always try to keep my opinions open for correction, because I think its not about being right, but rather moulding our views so that they are in harmony with truth. Although our views may not always coincide, I respect the way you interact with people on this blog. Rather than getting angry, defensive, trying to blast and shutdown anyone who criticizes or doesn't agree with your views, your tone of response is very condoning to positive communication. I appreciate that you do not censor things that others might because of pride. After all, we're just a bunch of people comparing opinions anyway..... Best I think I understand now what your getting at Darren. The “feeling” of adventure and discovery is an important refreshing and inspiring part of cycling. And I think no one enjoys being classified as a bum or dirty hippie, etc. While i am not overly concerned with how others erroneously perceive me, I think there is wisdom in projecting a positive image of ones self in “real” ways in order to give an inviting appeal to others so we may connect as humans. After all, the only truly lasting thing in our existence is the relationships we have. I am all for building meaningful friendships and helping people enjoy the things I love and vice versa. Perhaps this is best accomplished by having positive morals and living a good respectable lifestyle, whatever one is doing. Let our actions and way of living speak for themselves. That is where the respect will come from. There will always be those who are blinded and will stereo type you cause you’re riding a bike though. So be it. I think if we worry about image too much, though, it detracts from the very thing we are seeking and trying to be. Part of the problem I see with using Land Rover as an example, is that I think it portrays a false image. It relies on sensational stimulation and fleeting veneers as I mentioned before. The reason I brought up the idea of Land Rovers unreliability and such, is because I think that their should be substance and solid reliability behind what someone is promoting for the intended use. Style and “image” too often become the focus and end, and functionality and dependability are pushed aside. Cycling to me has never been luxurious or concerned overly with style, and although they can be a complimentary element, most of the time there is little focus on either. This is just how I feel, but I always try to keep my opinions open for correction, because I think its not about being right, but rather moulding our views so that they are in harmony with truth. Although our views may not always coincide, I respect the way you interact with people on this blog. Rather than getting angry, defensive, trying to blast and shutdown anyone who criticizes or doesn’t agree with your views, your tone of response is very condoning to positive communication. I appreciate that you do not censor things that others might because of pride. After all, we’re just a bunch of people comparing opinions anyway….. Best

]]> By: Bicycle Touring Pro http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/how-land-rover-could-forever-change-the-way-bicyclist-tourists-are-perceived/comment-page-1/#comment-10145 Bicycle Touring Pro Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:56:12 +0000 http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/?p=1132#comment-10145 I understand. Thanks. I understand. Thanks.

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