life

Despite the subject matter of this blog, I do have a life outside of biking.......and today it got in the way of riding. It's 63 degrees, sunny, and a very light breeze as I type this. A perfect day to be out on the bike...... but alas. We've all been in this situation before, but it doesn't make it any more tolerable knowing that.

I attended a presentation by noted bicycle attorney Ray Thomas this evening on the subject of bicyclists' rights and responsibilities. This event was sponsored by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance. There were 25-30 folks in attendance. It was an overflow crowd for the space.

Ray Thomas is a great speaker and knowledgable about the subject. He wrote "Pedal Power", a book outlining rights and responsibilities of cyclists along with cites of the laws pertaining to bicycles.
He talked at length on proper lane usage and the laws concerning lane use. He also stayed after and answered any and all questions we had. If you ever get the chance to attend a presentation by Ray Thomas I highly recommend you do so. Also pick up a copy of "Pedal Power" available from the Bicycle Transportation Alliance.
I have a very busy afternoon tomorrow with meetings in Salem. I hope to get out on the bike for a few hours in the morning but with the frosty mornings that will remain to be seen.

Hope you all get a chance to get out and enjoy the weather!

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...............Road Bike.....LifeCycle.....Total Miles
Today............0................0
Jan total.......98.....+........402....=..........500
Feb total.....385.....+.......220....=...........605
Mar total.....659.....+........41.....=...........700
YTD...........1166....+.......663....=.........1829

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