And maybe I’ll see you at the Liberty Pole…

That said, I like the spirit of some of the holiday rides back in the day, like this one and this one. I’m guessing the latter of these is where Adam got the graphic. These seemed to be less about confrontation/guilt and more about fun and displaying an alternative. And that also seems to me to be the spirit of Adam’s ride.

And finally: It’s pretty obvious that the world is going to hell in a handbasket. Maybe some shock therapy is exactly what it needs. Anybody see anything else working?

But, hopefully, most people who see us will either giggle or shrug, and I imagine we cyclists will bring nothing but good vibes on Friday. I think most people out on Black Friday afternoon aren’t quite as stressed and crazed as those in line at 6am.

Even though I use my bike as my primary means of transportation, I highly doubt I would be swayed to riding my bike more often if someone accosted me one day while I was out shopping, let alone on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

Its not that I disagree with the message, just the mode the message is communicated, regardless of everyone’s good intentions. Buy Nothing Day should be publicized in the days and weeks leading up to Black Friday, not on the actual day. Anyway, my two cents.