The last couple of weeks has seen two of our own seriously injured in crashes and Roger Grooter killed in an accident. A very sobering couple of weeks. Today, Tim "Grocery" Fox and myself went out for an easy spin and the topics ranged from Wednesday night's hammerfest to Codie Brook's flat to tomorrow's ride to the lovely Mrs Graves to Tim's work...but it always somehow came back to the awful accidents of the last two weeks. I'm sure many of you have been thinking about them as well.
I will be at the Ride of Silence for Roger Grooter on Sunday, October, 17th. I think this is a very important event for all area cyclists to attend. Plus, there appears to be a groundswell among cyclists wanting to complete Roger's ride in his place since he was not allowed to finish it.
I think these are very positive actions for all of us. Perhaps it's time to do more?!
There are plans in the works to create a "Cycling Alliance" where all cyclists would have a voice before local governments to lobby our unique concerns. You will be hearing more details in the coming months. If you have an interest in participating in the formation of this new approach, please contact Randy Bullock or myself.
Now for this weekend's Ride Schedule:
Tomorrow morning is the Around the Sound Ride. This 60 to 65 mile loop starts at the Fish and Wildlife center at 7am. The pace will be moderate. There will be a group waiting on the south side of the 3 Mile Bridge for those who aren't very excited about riding on the bridge. If you plan to meet us on the Gulf Breeze side, please be there by no later than 7:15am as the group will not be stopping as we pass by.
Sunday afternoon at 3pm meet at Firestone and Summit for the UWF/Scenic Hills loop. This 35 miler will be the last chance to ride the hills before the Fenner Century next week.
Weather this weekend looks to be absolutely perfect for cycling, so come on out and get in those miles before the 100 miler next Saturday. Looking forward to...
Seeing you out on the road,
Bob
Do you have any more information about the Ride of Silence? I'd like to participate, but I couldn't find any info about it online.
ReplyDeleteThe Ride of Silence for Roger Grooter will be this Sunday at 10:30am at the parking lot for the Boardwalk on Pensacola Beach. If you go to the beach shortly after 10am on Sunday, I'm sure you will see a growing group of cyclists...that's it!
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