Ask your friend how many times he's rode up Capitol Hill. It's slower to bike up those steep hills than it is to walk - I've walked past bicyclists struggling t

Ask your friend how many times he's rode up Capitol Hill. It's slower to bike up those steep hills than it is to walk - I've walked past bicyclists struggling to get up the hill in the past. Locals don't really use these bikes often. They're a nice novelty. But if you need to get across the city, and your route doesn't cross the Streetcar, Trolley, or Light Rail, you're taking a bus or an Uber (or driving). And as a former mayor found out, bicycle commutes leave you in a post-exercise state, often needing a shower or change of clothes. Rarely can you ride a bicycle for transportation and still be presentable for a business meeting.