Gas Prices and Bike Sales?

I'm getting the question quite often these days. Mostly from publications that want me to advertise with them. "Are recent gas prices increasing your sales?" At this point it's too early to tell. But, there have been quite a few recent news articles that would lead you to believe that this is true. I especially like this one as it make great sense to pair the Washington State Ferries and cycling.

Make room for more bikes

TAD SOOTER; Reporter
tsooter@bainbridgereview.com
Published: May 17, 2008 12:00:00 AM

On Monday, Washington State Ferry Captain Ty Anderson watched 130 bicyclists pedal onto the 5:30 p.m. sailing from Seattle to Bainbridge.

It was the most cyclists he had ever seen board a regular commuter run, but he was hardly surprised by the number. Anderson, himself an islander and bicycle commuter, has seen the number of cyclists grow steadily in his 25 years as a captain.

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I'll keep posting them as I see more. Thanks to the bikeologist for the link. You can check out some of his videos here.