As someone who used to bike the Parkway extensively. The road's slower speeds combined with a piece of road to the right of the white line, makes it particularly comforting to a cyclist. Unlike riding other roads, I never had a bad experience with auto traffic, and uneducated drivers while cycling the Blue Ridge. Funny, the only times I have been down on a bike has been in the riding around Raleigh and the surrounding area. While I don't ride the Blue Ridge much anymore, it would be a travesty to lose that right.
JL Kimley From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jon Cochran Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 7:16 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Gyros: 17557] Blue Ridge Parkway Riding in Jeopardy More specifically... Bicycling on the Parkway Bicycling is permitted along the entire length of the parkway. Although cyclists represent only 1% of the road's traffic mix, the parkway is popular with cyclists due to its limited access and relatively lower traffic levels and vehicle speeds when compared to most community streets and highways. The parkway, however, was not designed as a bicycle facility. It has no specific paved shoulders or bike lanes or paths; cyclists currently ride in the road's travel lanes. During the scoping process, bicycling along the parkway was an issue of much discussion and a variety of views. Some people advocate bike lanes along the full length of the parkway, while others believe this is not feasible and would inappropriately change the parkway road character. Other commenters advocate bike routes parallel to the road, either along the full distance or only in high-use areas. As a related issue, mountain biking on trails is supported by some people and opposed by others. --- On Fri, 12/9/11, Jon Cochran <[email protected]> wrote: From: Jon Cochran <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Gyros: 17556] Blue Ridge Parkway Riding in Jeopardy To: [email protected] Date: Friday, December 9, 2011, 5:55 PM Here is additional information; http://www.parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm?parkID=355 <http://www.parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm?parkID=355&projectID=10419&doc umentID=43487> &projectID=10419&documentID=43487 I am most likely going to Roanke tomorrow and voice my concerns! I would also like to know if anyone is interested in a protest ride! Put a few thousand cyclists on the brp blocking traffic should get the point across!!! --- On Fri, 12/9/11, Gary Smith (TLC For Bikes) <[email protected]> wrote: From: Gary Smith (TLC For Bikes) <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Gyros: 17554] Blue Ridge Parkway Riding in Jeopardy To: [email protected] Date: Friday, December 9, 2011, 10:29 AM I have also replied to the proposed changes for the Blue Ridge Parkway. Please let your voice be heard. ...Gary Smith www.tlc4bikes.com -----Original Message----- From: Garrett Blake <[email protected]> To: gyros <[email protected]> Sent: Fri, Dec 9, 2011 4:46 am Subject: Re: [Gyros: 17553] Blue Ridge Parkway Riding in Jeopardy Thanks for the heads up. I have submitted my comments On Thu, Dec 8, 2011 at 11:20 PM, gftman <[email protected] <http://us.mc1255.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]> > wrote: http://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/outdoor-blogs/editors-blog/blue-ridge-parkw ay-closed-to-cyclists/ Please consider voicing objection to this proposal. Even if you never have been on the BRP, as a cyclist we need to stand our ground on efforts to limit our riding opportunities. It will take less than 5 minutes to submit your objections to this proposal. Thanks -- You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] <http://us.mc1255.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]> To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] <http://us.mc1255.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=gyros-unsubscribe@googlegroup s.com> -- "Building solutions for a two wheeled life, join the "Cycleloution" Ride Safe Garrett B. Blake 2x2 Cycles.com 2835 Farrington Point Rd Chapel Hill NC27517 919-590-0707 2x2_logo_fit.png -- You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] <http://us.mc1255.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]> To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] <http://us.mc1255.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=gyros-unsubscribe@googlegroup s.com> -- You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] -- You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] -- You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] -- You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected]
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