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Here are just three of the reasons why government is unlikely to do much for us:
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Cycling goes against the spirit of the age**. It inevitably involves hard physical work and at least some immediate risk. ('immediate' that is: as opposed to the longer term risk of premature death through under exercising).
**Cycling tends towards economic contraction rather than economic growth. **Just consider the cost of a bike against the cost of a car, or a cycle path (even a really good one) against a motorway.
**Motoring organisations have far more lobbying power than cyclists. **By 'motoring organisations' I mean to include: motor manufacturers, road haulage contractors, roadbuilders and all those with a financial interest.