There are a lot of people who like to say that their bicycle is a reliable form of transportation and that they do not need anything else. Not a car, car share, or even public transit. They "bike everywhere", though everywhere seems to be limited to about a three mile radius around their house share/apartment in inner SE/NE/NW where it is mostly flat. So when you are riding in my car on the way out to Sauvie Island and you say, "I don't need a car, I bike everywhere" I am highly skeptical as you told me before I offered to drive "Do you have room in your car, I can't come otherwise". No you don't bike everywhere, and you are not alone. There are a few people who no longer visit now that I live a mear 11 miles from downtown Portland in a close in suburb, next to a bike lane on a semi flat road. I do understand that there are a few hardy souls who do truly bike everywhere. Most people scorn these folks for their lycra attire, but when I invite you to a BBQ in the "sticks" you show up! A little sweaty, but you wear deodorant so who cares! So next time I hear someone who isn't in incredibly awesome shape say "I bike everywhere" please excuse my snickering. And no, I won't be offering you a ride anywhere. Your bicycle is a perfectly acceptable form of transportation.