Why the gratuitous shot at Al Gore? Obviously the rim predates him by hundreds if not thousands of years. I would have normally let this attack go by considering the source but Al Gore has been a politician with well-known environmental credentials...in stark contrast to present federal policies. Anyone who loves bicycles and riding them should be aware of this...if not necessarily agreeing with Gore on other matters. Perhaps I just misunderstood a poor joke...if so, nevermind.
Jack Romans w/frayed election nerves,
Sacramento, CA