“The bicycle is the slow death of the planet.”

 

“The bicycle is the slow death of the planet.”

With this provocative phrase, a banker shook the world of economics. His words, both biting and ironic, were thought-provoking:

“A cyclist is a real catastrophe for the country's economy. He doesn't buy cars, he doesn't borrow to pay for them. He doesn't take out insurance. He doesn't refuel, he doesn't pay for service, maintenance, or repairs. He doesn't need paid parking, he doesn't cause serious accidents. He doesn't advocate for the construction of endless highways. And, even more seriously, he doesn't gain weight.

A healthy citizen is of no use to the economic system. He doesn't consume drugs, he doesn't crowd hospitals or clinics, he doesn't contribute to the GDP with his illnesses. He's useless.

On the contrary, every new McDonald's creates at least thirty jobs: ten cardiologists, ten dentists, ten dieticians and nutritionists... in addition, of course, to those who work in the restaurant itself.”

So, the cutting question: would you choose a bicycle or a McDonald's?

It's worth thinking about. Because behind the paradox lies a bitter truth: in a world where health doesn't drive the economy, being healthy is almost a revolutionary act.

Oh, I forgot: walking is even worse. Pedestrians don't even buy bikes.

So: let’s fuck up this (wrong) planet… cycling could prove to be enough 💫😏🍀😏💫