I like DJ's suggested language changes. As a member of the PBMVC, I think this
would be a great idea & I'd definitely participate in something like that. I'd
like to see something on the lines of a "critical mass" but not vigilant &
actually something that would educate both cyclists, pedestrians, & motorists.
What would be awesome would be to get all participants to wear something to
signify our message & show solidarity amongst the riders. Since shirts would be
difficult to coordinate, maybe encourage everyone to wear something similar...
Aaron
Darryl Jordan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Matt and Aaron;
Those are good ideas. One idea I had is to find and
map locations in town (er, city) that cyclists can
ride too that not only cater to cyclists but at least
have amenities for cyclists like restaurants, coffee
shops, and other touristy places for locals. They
don't have to be out of town excursions like those
hosted by Bombay Bicycle Club. Although there's
nothing wrong with that either.
BTW, as I heard once at a Platinum Bike committee once
that hizzoner dislikes the term "urban escape route."
How about "Rural Access Route" or "Inter-urban
Transient Phase Route" or "Sans-Traffic-Light and
Uncurbed Route," or...
OK I'll be quiet, now.
DJ
--- Matt Logan wrote:
> I was actually considering having the BTA host some
> rides this year. I
> agree that a "spring kickoff" is a good idea.
>
> I was also considering a "tour of bicycling needs"
> as a way to prep for
> the PBMVC's annual public hearing to solicit ideas
> for bicycling
> improvements. PBMVC members would be invited to
> this ride.
>
> There could also be a "tour of escape routes" series
> - to make everyone
> aware of the status of our urban escape routes.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
> Behalf Of Aaron Crandall
> Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 10:52 AM
> To: bikies
> Subject: [Bikies] Advocacy Ride(s)
>
> Are there any thoughts on the effectiveness of
> hosting an advocacy ride
> or several rides sometime this spring?
>
> I was thinking that it might be a good idea to host
> a ride early on to
> give "fair weather" cyclists some safety advice,
> maintenance tips, &
> brief primer on the laws prior to a short jaunt
> around town or
> something.
>
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