Ok sounds good, will do.
Thanks,Andrew
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From: Todd Berger <[email protected]>
Date: 02/23/2016 4:27 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: [email protected]
Cc: [email protected], [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Raleigh Rides] Need help to get an idea "rolling"
There will be a backyard criterium that folks can ride over to and race in.
Just let me know what date you land on.
On Feb 23, 2016 4:23 PM, <[email protected]> wrote:
I just wanted to update everyone on what has taken place so far since
yesterday. The ball is definitely rolling and set in motion. Since yesterday,
I've spoken to Susan Wilson over at BPAC which directed me to contact the City
of Raleigh's special events department. She also put me in contact with Evan
from "Oaks and Spokes" which has experiences on cycling promotions such as what
we're trying to accomplish. As for the special event dept. from City of Ral.,
I've spoke with Sarah. As far as she knows, a permit will not be necessary for
the type of event we're trying to put on but she will confirm this info. ASAP.
Currently, working on setting up escort from the RPD. If all goes well, the
plan is to start the ride from Wake Forest somewhere (perhaps in a shopping
area where there are plenty of parking) and ride down to Fayetteville street on
Capital Blvd. Once there, we're planning on having a few food trucks and
vendors. Susan Wilson has already mentioned that DPAC will be 100% supportive
so I'm thinking they can set up a both/tent with info. on Bicycle and
Pedestrian safety. Likewise, local bike shops like Robert from Spoke Cycles can
perhaps have some sort of bicycle clinic. The proposed dates of the event are
Sunday 3/13, 3/20 or 3/27. I've already checked to see if there were any
conflicts as far as other events such as racing but all looks good at this
point. Again, if this all works out...please save one of the mentioned dates
and help support this event.
I may be jumping the gun here a little but I just wanted to share on what is
going on since I've gotten so much positive support on this. Thanks again and
stay tune as I will update any new info. that comes along.
Andrew
---- [email protected] wrote:
> 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?? I don't know...please help
>
> Stay safe out there.....
>
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