Politicycle: Schumer is no fan of spandex and more on the Senator's relationship with bicycles

June 4, 6:58 AMBicycle Transportation ExaminerAdam Voiland

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Schumer enjoys rambling rides around New York City.              (Credit: AP)

Senator Charles Schumer...

Believes that chocolate milk is a good antidote for post-cycling fatigue.

Has taken up cycling as advancing age has limited his participation in other sports such as basketball and running.

Says he's not a spandex guy.  Instead he likes taking long rides around New York City.

Supported the use of stimulus money on mass transit projects.

Voted yes on the transportation fringe benefit for bicycle commuters.

Is married to a former New York City Commissioner of Transportation.

Packs all his family's bikes in the living room.

Rode a cheap blue mountain bike from Toy "R" Us in 2001.

Enjoys campaigning on his bicycle.

Bonded with Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor over bicycles.

Comment: He's no bike snob, but Schumer's powerful affection and support for biking is unusual for a member of the political class. 

Grade: A

Politicycle, an ongoing project of this blog, aggregates facts that reveal something about a public official’s good, bad, or curious relationship with the bicycle. We'll examine the trends, assign each public figure covered a letter grade, and offer a brief explanation of the scores. Readers who have tips or want to nitpick about scoring are welcome to email me at bike.examiner@gmail.com or plead their case on the comment boards. As new information comes in, entries will be updated and grades adjusted as needed.
 

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