The automobile, both a cause and an effect of this decentralization, is ideally suited for our vast landscape and our generally confused and contrary commuting patterns.

Don't get me wrong, I think bikes are terrific. I own several of my own, including a trendy mountain style, and ride them for pleasure and light exercise.

I admit to wasting my life messing around with fast cars and motorcycles.

I admit to wasting my life messing around with fast cars and motorcycles.