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The Zombie Survival Guide Endorses The Bicycle as
the best mode of escape from an undead outbreak

The recent Zombie outbreak in Austin, Texas has probably got you thinking "What is the best way to escape a mob of flesh-craving walking dead people?". Max Brooks, in his recent non-fiction book The Zombie Survival Guide discusses various modes of escape.

To summarize:
The common sedan lacks off-road capability, SUVS are engineered for aesthetics not rugged dependability, trucks and vans can get stuck turning their occupants into canned food, buses lack maneuverability and fuel economy, armored cars are hard to come by, motorcycles are inherently dangerous, and horses get spooked by the undead. All motorized vehicles create Zombie-attracting noise and depend on possibly scarce fuel sources.

However, he has the following to say about the Bicycle:

From New York Times Best Seller The Zombie Survival Guide:

The Bicycle
In a class by itself, this vehicle offers the best of both worlds. The common bicycle is fast, quiet, muscle-powered, and easy to maintain. Add to this the additional advantage that it is the only vehicle you can pick up and carry if the terrain gets rough. People using bicycles to escape from infested areas have almost always fared better than those on foot. For optimum performance, use a mountain bike, as opposed to the racing or recreational model. Don't let your speed and mobility go to your head, however. Wear standard safety gear, and choose caution over speed. The last thing you want is to end up in a ditch, legs broken, bike trashed, with the shuffling of undead feet growing louder with each step.