[BHV] Star Gazette article

[Kingsbury's Cyclery]

 On WETM ( i think) the other day they reminded cyclists to ride correctly. There's RARELY a "share the road" story that informs motorists of a cyclist's rights. I feel that continual articles telling the cyclists what to do just gives feeble minded motorists more self-righteous ammo. Most drivers are fine but it wouldn't hurt to make the numbskulls a bit more aware. Last spring, after the kid was killed at night by a car, the SG ran a big story telling riders how to be safe and told them how they're supposed to ride.  I asked for a follow up article from the SG that explained the same to motorists but I got a " too late, it's old news, been done" vibe from them, there was no follow up. Perhaps we need to head them off and get the share the road aspect in the first round of Bike Month articles

pk

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: William Lodico 
  To: Big Horn Velo Cycling Club, Elmira, NY 
  Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 9:47 AM
  Subject: Re: [BHV] Star Gazette article


  Is Jim going to be telling motorists AGAIN that cyclists are supposed to ride as far to the right as possible?


  With friends like that. . .


  Bill L




  On May 15, 2008, at 9:30 AM, Kent Goben wrote:


  I just met with Jim Pfiffer about an article.  It actually is neat but he told me that everyday, the keep getting pitched about stories on bicycles for the last 2 weeks.  Stories about kids repairing bikes for other kids, etc.  It is neat that we are getting more and more interest in cycling, and it is not just about saving gas.  

   
  -----bhv-bounces at icycle.org wrote: -----


    To: "Big Horn Velo Cycling Club, Elmira, NY" <bhv at icycle.org>
    From: "Tim Andrus" <tandrus at vulcraft-ny.com>
    Sent by: bhv-bounces at icycle.org
    Date: 05/15/2008 08:47AM
    Subject: Re: [BHV] Star Gazette article

    I think the whole bike awareness month should be moved to june for us
    snowbirds up north!

    we might get some more non-cyclist invovlement.  It is a little cold in
    the mornings in may for bike commuting for anyone less than dedicated.

    (I know it isn't going to change....... But I just wanted to give out my
    $0.02 because I know everyone likes getting emails from me)



    -----Original Message-----
    From: bhv-bounces at icycle.org [mailto:bhv-bounces at icycle.org] On Behalf
    Of Kent Goben
    Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 8:40 AM
    To: Big Horn Velo Cycling Club, Elmira, NY
    Subject: [BHV] Star Gazette article


    Good interview with Paul and with Margo on commuting to work today in
    the Star Gazette. Good job to both of you! It is a shame that the
    weather is not going to be that friendly tomorrow on National Bike to
    Work Day. By the way, the STBL has discussed trying to do more promotion
    for commuting to work next year in May.  We need some help in this, and
    we would love some of your suggestions on how we can do it.  We will be
    setting up a followup meeting and a planning meeting in June.  Please
    offer some suggestions


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