FLCC> Tuesday night rules

[Jack Rueckheim]

I agree with Kent.  I would also say we only need three basic rules, and
they need to be enforced by plenty of peer pressure and invitations not
to return if necesary.  The rules are:  1. Do not check your brain and
sense of common courtesy at the exit to the Judd Falls parking lot.
When riders use common sense and ride courteously, we have no problems.
When they don't, we have problems.  2.  Don't cross the center line.
You wouldn't do it on a blind hill in a car--why the heck would you do
it on a bicycle?  3.  Corners are neutral.

Jack 

-----Original Message-----
From: flcc-bounces at icycle.org [mailto:flcc-bounces at icycle.org]On Behalf
Of ksawyer at borgwarner.com
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 11:50 AM
To: flcc at icycle.org
Cc: cucycle-l at cornell.edu
Subject: Re: FLCC> Tuesday night rules


I have seen an "old-timer" intentionally disrespect a car-back signal.
Everyone in our group eventually moved over except this one individual;
he
just pulled out and rode past the group on the left, blocking the way
for
the tentative (patient?) driver and mumbling something about cyclist's
rights. This was disrespectful of the driver and the group.

Its not about rights; its about safety first, and then courtesy to the
community, and then maybe the big wins. There may be certain people who
can't commit to following group rules. These people should not be
allowed to
ride with the group. Does anyone disagree with this principle?

Kent Sawyer


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Glenn Swan [mailto:gs37 at cornell.edu] 
> Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 9:44 AM
> To: flcc at icycle.org
> Cc: cucycle-l at cornell.edu
> Subject: FLCC> Tuesday night rules
> 
> 	This coming Tuesday night may start a few minutes later 
> than usual, as we will be having a discussion (rant?) about 
> safety and courtesy and practical rules that may help to keep 
> us safe, keep the racing fair, and keep us from upsetting the 
> local drivers and the constabulary. I think that Ernie is 
> right, that it's time to update these things in the minds of 
> our old and new riders. I plan to have a few things to say 
> and I hope that others will come prepared to offer their 
> comments and support as well.
> 
> Glenn
> 
> 
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