2011-07-15 21:15:06.169181+02 by Dan Lyke 3 comments
Awesome! Cyclists challenge JetBlue to a cross-town race. You've probably heard that this weekend the 405 in LA will be closed, an event being referred to as Carmageddon". JetBlue is offering a $4 flight from Burbank to Long Beach. The Wolfpack Hustle bicycle crew has decided to race from a home in Burbank to the Long Beach Aquarium, while Joe Anthony does the same trip via airplane.
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#Comment Re: made: 2011-07-18 22:08:05.987834+02 by: papa0so
So did the bikers win? I would imagine they would be faster then having to go arrive early @ the airport, go through security, and then get off the plane to find another mode of transportation.
#Comment Re: made: 2011-07-19 06:39:38.356026+02 by: Dan Lyke
Bikes won. As did an inline skater, apparently.
#Comment Re: made: 2011-07-19 06:42:17.29361+02 by: Dan Lyke
I'd also note that for short haul, like the Bay Area to LA (Let alone one part of LA to another), the security theatre is becoming a substantial part of the flight time, and means that the bias is falling even further towards driving.
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