racing union; vigilant defender of those who are marginalized by the institutionalization of the hated four-wheeled hegemon, a mighty locomotive that never fails or slows in the work required to bring about the glorious revolution in cycling and the social order,  brilliant and comforting beacon to all who hunger for progress and friend to all who use two wheels, accepts, in the spirit of solidarity, with a fellow rider, racer, blogger and revolutionary, mike may's offer to not comment on what he asks us to not comment on.

However, there are several things that demand comment.  we all love bikes, but this is a case of neglect.  the tenets of the manifesto and revolution do not take an adverserial posture towards the ownership of nice bikes, but are generally interpretted by the mandarins of the union vanguard to strongly condemn the lack of care exhibited in this case.  while the events are tragic, they were also avoidable, and a beautiful ride may be lost as a result.  the problem here is not the association between bikes and cars.  the union offers a benevolent smile, nod and wink to those who must combine forms of transportation, based on the understanding that riding bikes with others is of paramount importance.  the real story here is mistreatment of a bicycle: an agent of revolution, a beauty to behold, a fabricated wonder.  it's loss will be mourned but cannot be avenged.  this is a loss that will stay with us all.

remember the first line of the union mantra:

support the wheels of your brothers and sisters.
support the work of your brothers and sisters.
support the cause of your brothers and sisters

have a safe weekend everyone...

-sg