Maybe One Exception...

As you can imagine, I get all kinds of requests to post things on the Blogazoidal. Some, to be sure, you would expect, (since we are so worldwide with an audience in the 7 figures...not!), but some things border on the bizarre. You would expect to get a request to post somebody's bike that he wants to sell or maybe a rider that has an issue with a motorist. But, some of the requests I get are just way out there.

For example, a few months back, someone emailed me wanting to know if I would post recommendations for chamois cream applications. Now, I don't know about you, but that's getting kind of personal, don't you think? I mean, something you rub on your hinter regions is a bit of a private matter. Some folks apply the soothing potion to the chamois and others to the hinters themselves...and some may even slather both with the soothing balm.

However, I don't really think it's anybody's business but your own hinters as to your particular preference. And, I for one am not going to take up reader's valuable time posting how, where, what and why I or any other cyclist applies the lubricating lotion upon the hinters. I mean, some folks really rub...

Now wait just a minute! I'm doing the very thing I said I wouldn't do. This Blogazoidal is supposed to be used for the information, (sometimes entertainment), of it's readers who want to know what happened on the last ride or where we meet for the next ride. That's all, right? So no more requests about bar tape or how many rides before I wash my shorts or should I clean my water bottle when there's something black down in there. Okay?

Good, I'm glad we got that settled. And no, we're not listing your old TV for sale either. However...

There are exceptions to almost every rule, so...

Maybe we should talk about the things that affect us all as cyclists. This may be the one divergent from our puritan cycling blogazoidal ways. Things like the new traffic control measures on Langley Ave just east of Pensacourt. This is something that could have serious consequences for any cyclist. In fact, there is a real danger to the rider as he approaches this area. The new control measures push the rider into the traffic lane. It eliminates the bike lane/parking lane from use for the cyclist. This will be sure to irritate motorists as well. And to top it off, there is absolutely no warning that the traffic flow changes whatsoever. This isn't good.

Well, what can we do? Several have already written their council member. Mike Louy has even taken photographs as cyclists are riding by the new obstacles on Langley showing clearly the danger. He sent them to his council member, Ms. DeWeese. Here's her email address: mdeweese@ci.pensacola.fl.us

Maybe send her an email letting her know what you think about the new traffic measures on Langley. Who knows, maybe this will start some kind of "voice" for cyclists that is long overdue in our wonderful city...hope so.


Now, how about those rides this weekend?!

Well, tomorrow morning will we be doing the group fave Twisted Hammock Loop! This 55 miler is a fantastic ride. The shorter group will turn off at Kingsfield and looks like we may hook up again with them at the second rest stop at Pine Forest and 9 Mile Road. The shorter loop is about 45 miles. Pace will be moderate until after the first rest stop. (except for the Hammock Sprint)

Sunday will see the peloton at the beach for the Full Moon Ride. This monthly ride is the all time favorite of our group. Rumor has it that Left Lane may have some adult beverages at the finish line. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone out tomorrow morning! But, until then, I'll...

See you out on the road,
Bob