Congressman Picks Bike at Local Shop

The Congressman may need to be introduced to Bikewinter to keep it up year- round~

Congressman Picks Bike at Local Shop
(5/28/2009)

On Saturday, May 9th at 11:30 am, as the newest member of the Congressional Bike Caucus, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) stopped by Rudy’s Cycle and Fitness in the 5th Congressional District to purchase a bike for travel in Washington, D.C.

Pedaling his bike to work is a win-win situation for Congressman Quigley; it is good for his health, good for the environment and the Congressman becomes a great role model for us all.

“There’s something wrong when we drive our cars to ride a stationary bike at an indoor gym,” said Quigley. “The 5th Congressional District sent me to Washington to fight to raise America’s environmental standards and to put an end to the practices that have led to global warming and that’s what I plan to do in Congress. But when I’m in Washington, I will fight to change America’s standards by riding my bike instead of taking my car.”

Congressman Quigley is a proven environmental leader. As Cook County Commissioner, he was recognized by the Chicago Reader as “arguably the greenest elected official in Chicago.” In Congress, Quigley has become a member of the Congressional Bike Caucus, a bipartisan caucus of the United States House of Representatives founded by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR). The caucus’ purpose is to promote cycling by improving infrastructure and increasing awareness of cyclists.