After wrapping up the Democratic presidential nomination last week, Senator Barack Obama celebrated on Sunday by venturing for a bike ride around Lake Michigan with his family.

Many cyclists and carectomy patients alike were already excited at the prospects of a candidate who vocalized his opinions in favor of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and an increase in funding for mass transit. Just last week, Obama called upon auto manufacturers to increase fuel efficiency and encouraged stricter federal standards.

Before we get too ga-ga over the potential of having a bike advocate in the White House, we should note that Obama's celebratory spin began with a ride to the trailhead in a Secret Service piloted SUV. Still, we're impressed by Obama's approach to transportation issues and the fact that he's willing to walk the walk – or, in this case, pedal the pedals.

Via AP. Thanks to carectomy patient Joe for the heads-up.

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