This unknown cyclist actually had a sense of ownership to Market Street, HIS street. He faked off the traffic lights, legally, at the Stockyards by riding a short block further then cutting back to beat me under the viaduct at Baxter. We exchanged pleasantries when I caught up, and when he pulled off at the Brewery, maybe a volleyball fan, I asked if he was okay, since he was looking closely at his rear wheel. Toe straps and tenny's, this guy is one of hundreds we continue to see riding on their own, miles and miles every day. Maybe the public at large and our club members as well need to be reminded that our advocacy efforts are there to keep our roads available to cyclists.
Education is to keep motorists aware of our rights, and hopefully guide the next generation.
Bike Handling is there to teach technique and make new riders aware of the thrill and responsibilities of riding in traffic under more power than just their right foot. No one else will do it if we don't. Three abreast doesn't make friends on crowded roadways, blowing off stop signs, or worse yet, traffic signals doesn't either.