by Jen G 
As if we need another reason to complain about reckless bicyclists on the streets of Brooklyn – not only do they put their own lives at risk in order to make the city a less polluted and traffic congested place, but they kill trees!
Not by crashing into them – this is a slower more painful death. Apparently trees, those things with green leaves, are mistaken for bike racks. And blame it on forgetfulness or…
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These “concerned” save the planet types on bikes are hurting trees. What poetic justice, how sublime. I just love it.
While I agree with the content of this article you do nothing but alienate readers with your opening line. As a cyclist with a conscience I say “screw you”
Tough crowd. I was kidding Dan! I am a bicyclist myself.
Rob Birdsong is the Oscar Schindler of Trees.