An Energetic Cost Analysis Diagram Concluding the Superiority of Saint Paul

Since the dawn of time, philosophers have debated whether Minneapolis is really as great as it thinks it is. With the assistance of cutting-edge IBM Thinkpad 230t supercomputers equipped with Wacom data analyzers, urban theorists have finally proven what those of the Silver City have always known: Saint Paul rules and Minneapolis drools.

Eight panel comic:
1. 9am, bicyclist saying "weeee" commuting downhill to work in downtown St. Paul, represented by the "1st" building, from home
2: 5pm, person riding train uphill saying "Ahhhhhh" from work to home
3: "Downhill coast + uphill train = 0% effort!!"
4.  9am, person riding bike saying "UGH." on level path from home to work in Minneapolis
5. 5pm, same as panel 4, but bicyclist going in opposite direction and saying "Yeck."
6. "Pedal flat + pedal back = 200% effort!!"
7. "Saint Paul Rules! Minneapolis Drools"
8. "Happy April Fool's Day, xoxo, The Silver City"
Cost analysis diagram of energy exerted in bicycling commutes in St. Paul vs. Minneapolis

Enjoy that pedaling. Happy April Fool’s Day!

Danny Choma

About Danny Choma

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Danny Choma is not dead yet. She's lived a lot of life, ridden her bike many miles, played a lot of jams, drawn a lot of draws, and written a lot of words. These days she mostly gardens because let's be honest, that's the good place for us old lesbians. She thinks gender is a song we sing that calls us home. You know, like a hymn or a mantra, or a good bike ride when the sparrows come along side you like a dream. She switched careers a couple years back, and now she knows a lot about the state, man. Streets.mn articles are not the opinion of her employer. One time she punked Bill Lindeke real good, it was awesome. She lives in Frogtown with two cats, a gaggle of musical instruments, and a sewing machine. Twice divorce. Libra. Brunette.