Bribing public officials to ride bikes. Sweet!

In Boulder, Colorado, many public officials receive a bicycle allowance. Last week, for example, the new city attorney learned that he'll be receiving a salary of $155,000 plus a $2000 allowance to buy a bike.

That's a pretty decent allowance, even for the insanely expensive berg of Boulder, considering that it comes on top of that base salary. In fact, Jerry Gordon will be able to buy a full XTR group and still have $160 left over! Perhaps he can find a frame and wheelset on Craig's List.



Alternatively, he could by three Trek Limes, a screen to park them behind, and a decent disguise to wear while riding one.




Before all you hardcore conservative Republicans among our readers get your chamois in a twist about this, consider that most public officials in the US either drive publicly owned vehicles or charge the cost of using their own autos to taxpayers, at significantly more than $2K per year.

Oh wait, "hardcore conservative Republican" is an oxymoron today. Keep forgetting.