Here's my 2 If something like this is going happen is it just going to b local or statewide? I.e. Invite ALL cycle clubs across the state? Also if we're going to ask for police escort and abide by the rules of the road I don't see that as a critical mass event that is INTENDED to incite "discomfort" Capital Blvd or downtown Raleigh seem like the best hi-vis routes to attract attention Again just my 2 cents Share the road! Sent from my iPhone
> On Feb 22, 2016, at 12:40 PM, Mark Westray <[email protected]> wrote: > > I agree that this is a call to action, but I also urge that we carefully > consider what that action should be. I'm not sure that a "Critical Mass" > type of cyclist takeover of Capital Boulevard is the best thing to do, and > has the potential to create a negative impression in the mind of the > non-cycling public rather than a positive one. There is already a > misperception that cyclists generally ignore traffic laws and don't care > about the rights of motorists. That said, we clearly need to emphasize that > cyclists are everywhere, have rights to the road, and deserve the respect and > awareness/caution of motorists, but we don't want to add fuel to those who > would like to further marginalize us and reduce/restrict/remove our rights. > > Mark > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tony Santalucia [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Joe > Whitehouse > Sent: Monday, February 22, 2016 12:00 PM > To: Tony Santalucia <[email protected]>; [email protected]; > [email protected]; [email protected]; Loy > <[email protected]>; Gregg Warren <[email protected]>; Daniel Howe > <[email protected]> > Cc: [email protected] > Subject: RE: [Gyros: 17633] Need help to get an idea > > This is a good idea and it would be good to get all the local clubs and bike > shops involved. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of > Tony Santalucia > Sent: Monday, February 22, 2016 11:50 AM > To: [email protected]; [email protected]; > [email protected] > Cc: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Gyros: 17633] Need help to get an idea > > You can expect full cooperation and support from the Gyros. > > I will be making some initial calls to check on the feasibility for such an > event. > > Tony Santalucia > Gyros Cycling Club, President > Velo4Yellow, President > > > -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] >> Sent: Feb 22, 2016 10:05 AM >> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>, >> "[email protected]" <[email protected]> >> Subject: [Gyros: 17633] Need help to get an idea "rolling" >> >> Fellow cyclist and friends, >> >> In response to the recent tragedy of 4 cyclists getting hit by an >> incompetent driver down in Johnston county prompt an idea I like to see >> happen. I like to see if a "Cyclist safety awareness ride" of some sort can >> be organized to take place say from Wake Forest to downtown Raleigh on >> Capital Blvd. with plenty of media coverage. Why do it on Capital Blvd. you >> ask? Of cause non of us will ever really ride on Capital Blvd. but where >> else would be a better road to ride to get the attention? This matter should >> all concern us as cyclists and this could of happened to anyone of us, I'm >> actually surprise it hasn't yet! Every time we are out on the road, there >> are always a few close calls because of an impatient driver wanting to pass >> unsafely. It takes a couple of extra minutes out of their day but may safe >> one of our lives. >> >> I feel like if this can be pulled off, it may bring a strong message that >> "cyclist lives matters too" and it may educate drivers to be a little more >> patient because we all share the roads. They might not like us but its the >> law and they should at least respect us. Will this fix the >> problem?...probably not but it's a start. >> >> So if anyone has any ideas on how I can get this rolling, I would appreciate >> it or if you feel that this is a total waste of time than tell me cause if >> something is not done or said....one of us will be next on the news. I'm >> thinking to start...maybe contact the city of Raleigh for permission...RPD >> for escort...pick a day where as many of us can do the ride...contact local >> news stations like WRAL or Cable14 news?? 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