Cyclists

[Al Bockman]

Ron,

I'm only going by what Colorado law says about cyclists. Your mileage in the Republic of Kalifornia may vary.

98%? That would be 49 out of 50 doing something illegal. Sounds as if your local police force has an enforcemnet problem. They should be making a killing off the ticket revenues. If your roads are constantly blocked by large groups of cyclists (how many bikes would it take to block four lanes, anyway?) you need to have a discussion with the police chief.

Again with the license and inspection. If they had to be licensed and inspected, would that really make you happy?

The reason I bring up motorhomes is because people really seem to have a problem with bicycles and let other "impeders" slide. How about the 1/4 mile long group of Harley's putt-putting along 5 mph below the speed limit with one motorcycle-length between them? Inspected, licensed, and street-legal. Do they aggravate you?

I guess people get mad at what they want and let other things slide. If cyclists get your goat, there's nothing I can do or say to change your mind about them. You pick your battles. After all, it's your blood pressure.

Good luck cleaning up your traffic problems in Shasta Lake.

When we run out of fossil fuels and bicycles become a more accepted mode of transportation, and you have to supply your own horsepower instead of buying it, remember that you should stay to the right as much as possible. Oh, and watch out for broken bottles and idiots with loud horns.

I hope I haven't pushed any of you over the edge and cause you to you take out your anger at me on some innocent cyclist. Cyclists are, after all, living breathing human beings with lives and families that are important to them, just like you. They are just enjoying the world at a different pace.

Al