While announcing Denis McDonough as the new White House Chief of staff President Obama apologized to McDonough's children for how their father's life is about to change — particularly in one respect.
"Dad will probably have to stop riding his bike to work as chief of staff," Obama said. "I don't think that's allowed."
We believe that the simple act of riding a bike is a powerful force for Change, impacting people, neighborhoods, health, the environment, the economy, and the world. When our top leaders choose to ride a bike it makes a statement about the state of our Nation. It shows that our streets are safe, and that we are leading the world towards health and sustainability.
For more reasons on why to ride:
http://www.bikeleague.org/resources/why