Check out this news report from 1978. When forced to go the speed limit, drivers became violent and dangerous. Wow! As a single vehicle going the speed limit (which is now 70 in most places) on the highway, I’ve been bullied by other drivers. Also, note the difference in fuel efficiency at 55 vs...
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Lisa and I had been contemplating an overnight bike trip to put on some mileage with the touring panniers, this weekend’s Florida Bicycle Association board meeting in Deland provided a good opportunity. FBA’s new Executive Director, Tim Bustos, moved back to Florida from California and has settled in Deland—making it the new headquarters of...
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The City Council of Independence, Missouri took an unusual step last week and passed an ordinance banning harassment of bicyclists, pedestrians and wheelchair users. Independence City Council unanimously approves anti-harrassment ordinance Wouldn’t it be great to know your right to share the road with motorized vehicles was protected by an ordinance like this? Why...
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