This just in from TreeHugger... http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/there-bicycle-economy-two-cities-find.html
Summary: "Portland, Oregon and New York City, two very different cities, are finding something similar about cyclists and pedestrians - they tend to spend a bit more money in local economies."
Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213