I would like to clarify that I do not expect posts to this list to be exhaustively researched. The purpose of this list is a friendly discussion in "Dale's living room," not academic research.
The recent thread started with somebody questioning conclusions reached in Bicycle Quarterly. I felt that it was appropriate to outline how we reached these conclusions, including the sources, etc.
I am glad that our conclusions are questioned. That is how it should be. I would be even happier if somebody wrote a dissenting article (with references) or a letter to the editor (without references)! It's not that I need more stuff to fill the pages of Bicycle Quarterly, but I like vigorous discussions and exchanges of ideas in our pages.
Finally, we publish articles and letters based on contents, not based on who the author is.
Thanks,
Jan Heine
Editor
Bicycle Quarterly
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Seattle WA 98122
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