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Enjoy! I know I did.


I'm not saying cyclists should always get the benefit of the doubt, but the point at the end sums it up. Give tickets to the people blocking the bike lanes, not the bikers.

As side note to this, the radio station mentions "as the number of cyclists explodes" which brings up a good point, many of these people are new. Sure they know how to ride a bike. Most everybody knows how to ride a bike. That doesn't mean they are well-versed in knowing the rules of the road.

Knowledge is what's needed next. We have more people getting one bikes, great. Now, we need to make sure said people on the bikes stay on bikes and a good way to retain them is to inform them. You know, the whole, knowledge is power thing.

The League of American Bicyclists is a good resource to start out with. They have a section simply titled "Bike Education". Start there is my suggestion.

Though, realize this, laws regarding bikes vary from state to state, so it's best to consult your state's rules and regulations.

Have a great day and be well.

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