Solon Ap-hollow-gizes For Bicyclist Jab

Washington state Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, shifted gears Monday morning, apologizing for telling a bike-shop owner last week that bicyclists create carbon pollution, simply by exhaling. “First of all, let me apologize for the carbon emissions line of an e-mail which has caused so much concern within the bicycle community. It was over the top and I admit is not one which should enter into the conversation regarding bicycles,” read Orcutt’s Monday email to Seattle Bike Blog . The original comment about polluting bicyclists got Northwest cycling advocates steamed, and spread nationally over the weekend. Seattle Bike Blog crashed Monday morning under the demand of people trying to read more, says site founder Tom Fucoloro/ Mike Lindblom , Seattle Times. More here.

Question: Do you take offense at Rep. Orcutt’s anti-bicyclist comment?