Advocacy

Today of course was the Bicycles East Veterans Day Ride. Just over 60 miles through Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Union Counties. The weather forecast was for rain in the morning tapering off to a nice sunny day by mid-afternoon. For this ride we have the entire family involved. First off Annette was working at the registration table, she was a cyclist and would love to again but some inevitable knee surgery prevents her from riding until it is over, hopefully in 2009.

Or maybe I should call this; “Only in Spartanburg.” According to this story in Spartanburg, SC:

Chase Ends in Overturned Car and Two Sent to Hospital

Chase began after car almost hit cyclists involved in the Ride of Silence

Cyclists taking part in the Ride of Silence were almost hit by a speeding car on Highway 101 Wednesday evening.

Promoting a friendlier and safer environment in Charlotte for bicycle transportation.

Teaching bicycle safety for riders of all ages. Heightening driver awareness of SHARE THE ROAD concept Supporting “bike-friendly” changes in the Charlotte Area Transportation Plan.

Proceeds benefiting the Charlotte community and B.I.K.E.S. of Charlotte-Mecklenburg www.charlottebikes.org

Register online and avoid the long lines! Family Ride starts at 8:45. The 13 and 25 Mile rodes start at 9:30.

The San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition created some public service announcements about Sharing the Road. I have posted them here so we can see what other areas of the country have done and what can be done here to to raise awareness and promote cycling and walking within our county.

I frequently read other weblogs that deal with cycling in North and South Carolina. One interesting site that I found was bike greenville. James has some interesting insights in cyclist safety issues and two of his posts struck me as things that could be done in our county also.