The Walking Dead Fans Highlight the ‘Best Transportation’ Vehicle That Was Underutilized

Overview of Transportation in The Walking Dead

Walkers are generally slow, allowing survivors to escape easily, but they can become dangerous in large numbers.
Vehicles require fuel and regular maintenance, leading fans to question the absence of bicycles.
Bicycles are viewed as a practical, quiet, and efficient transportation option for survivors.

AMC’s The Walking Dead has carved out its identity with relentless, flesh-eating zombies that emerge at the most inopportune moments. Unlike the fast-moving infected in other series like The Last of Us, the walkers in this show are notably sluggish. This slow nature makes it relatively easy for characters to evade them, unless they encounter overwhelming hordes. Over time, the survivors in the series become adept at dodging these threats, relying on their wits and agility.

The Case for Bicycles in The Walking Dead

In discussions on platforms like Reddit, fans have raised a compelling question regarding the choice of transportation in the series. Aside from a few notable instances, like when Rick rides a bike early in the show and Eugene’s encounter with Princess, bicycles seem to be largely overlooked throughout the series. Given their lack of reliance on fuel, ease of repairs, and ability to navigate around obstacles, bicycles could have been a viable option for survivors.

So why did they never use a bicycle as form of transportation again? by u/Due_Improvement_5699 in thewalkingdead

One Reddit user eloquently stated, “Realistically, it is one of the best types of transportation and should have been used more.”Another commented on the advantages of bicycles over horses, which require feeding and can be frightened by walkers. They highlighted bicycles as an efficient and practical means of transporting supplies and even infants. While horses certainly add flair to the narrative and reflect essential survival skills, many fans believe embracing bicycles could have increased the series’ realism and potentially saved lives.

A memorable instance that illustrates this missed opportunity is the tragic fate of a hitchhiker in Season 3, who fell victim to zombies while hoping for Rick to stop the vehicle. Had he access to a bike, he might have dodged a grim fate and gained a chance for survival. Perhaps the creators of The Walking Dead will explore the integration of bicycles in upcoming spin-offs or potential future seasons.

In the meantime, fans can look forward to experiencing more of The Walking Dead: Dead City with its second season premiering this spring and the much-anticipated third season of Daryl Dixon expected later this year.

Source: Reddit

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