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Why is the Trump administration calling bike lanes ‘DEI’? | Dave Schilling (www.theguardian.com)

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Conservative disapproval for bike lanes stems from a blinkered, irrational view of culture, and more accurately, masculinity. Trumpists have teased Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg for riding bikes. But I’ve been teased for not being able to ride a bike. Shouldn’t I be lauded for my commitment to machismo? My belief in the petrol-powered conveyance deserves

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[–] Mirshe@lemmy.world 4 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

Bikes aren't immediately an identifier of social status. You can look at the sort of car someone drives and immediately know how they stack up against you in the hierarchy of capital. Can't do that as readily with a bicycle.

[–] sem@piefed.blahaj.zone 4 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago)

You can if they're on a Cannondale, or in Lycra on a road bike