Anytime any group solicits "donations" or "sponsorships" without disclosing that they are a non-profit, they're not. Nothing on their website indicates that they are a non-profit.(Besides, they are a .com not a .org)
And who exactly appointed the "Peloton Project" to be the cycling good behavior czar? Has anyone actually read the tripe on their site? Please, don't do me any favors. On Nov 13, 4:39 pm, "Tony" <[email protected]> wrote: > G's, > > Also important. FYI. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Dwayne Allen > Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 11:44 PM > Subject: ThePelotonProject > > The local cycling environment has grown increasingly hazardous over the past > years as more and more cyclists are riding on local roads with an increased > level of vehicular traffic as development spreads out into what used to be > rural roads. A growing number of cyclists who enjoy group rides believe that > it would be beneficial for our safety and public perception if the local > cycling community adopts higher standards of behavior on group rides. To > promote these ideas, we have formed a group called The Peloton Project. If > such an effort includes outreach to local law enforcement, it should be > possible to build a constructive rapport between police and cyclists that > would ultimately promote responsible roadway cycling. If we cyclists can > better police ourselves, our credibility will be stronger with police when we > explain our legal rights, operational issues and safety concerns on public > roadways. More consistent and predictable cycling may also reduce some > motorists’ stress levels and improve their conceptions about sharing the road. > > The Peloton Project is devoted to creating a safer environment on the road by > engaging in a campaign to promote positive attitudes toward cyclists and to > replace the hostility that exists between motorists and cyclists by > encouraging cyclists to ride safely, predictably and responsibly when on the > road. The Peloton Project will concentrate on education programs for both > cyclists and motorists and will advocate the adoption of a set of > responsibilities for each group, so that each group understands the vital > role they play for their co-existence on the roads. Working with local law > enforcement, The Peloton Project will work to improve how cyclists are viewed > on the road by encouraging group ride leaders and all cyclists to adopt a > higher riding standard to ensure a safer and more harmonious environment for > all those on the road. > > We have just launched our website (www.thepelotonproject.com) to promote > discussion between cyclists on how we can change the perception of the local > cycling community and hope to work over the winter months to include as many > cyclists as possible. Forward on to your cycling friends, we welcome your > comments. > > Dwayne Allen > > Terry Ryan > > Steve Goodridge > > Tom Wood > > Todd Spain > > Jen Therrien > > -- You received this message because you foolishly subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post useless drivel to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] We love reading 3000 line messages so please don't bother trimming your replies.
