Interesting how the author seems to think that cycling advocates have only a marginal impact on our built environment because they "ask for twigs". I would hav

Interesting how the author seems to think that cycling advocates have only a marginal impact on our built environment because they "ask for twigs". I would have assumed that the lack of cycling infrastructure in cities is more influenced by the people who have power over our town councils and planners -- wealthy developers and transport lobbyists. How likely are these people to use bicycles over cars themselves?