And, I'm sure they would find themselves holding a buzz saw by the wrong end if they tried to put the Kibosh on the whole city of Wichita Falls by cutting off their Hotter'n Hell dollars. No this bill seems to be aimed right smack dab at recreational riding and training rides in the countryside and it's driving force is some sort of mindless insensitivity to anything but the priorities and convenience of the motorist. As if our good roads were initially and solely intended for motor vehicles, which they weren't. Yes, the Farm Bureau talking heads are calling it a safety issue. It is dangerous to come around a curve or over a hill and find a gaggle of bicyclists and no time to stop.
Somebody has to go into the ditch.
We think maybe there is a problem, but it's not the presence of bicyclists on FM and RR's without shoulders. Many of you ride abreast, completely blocking the road. Most if not all will not pull over in the ditch. Keep your hobbies in the city. We don't bring our animals or tractors to the city demanding space and new laws.