Thursday Thoughts: Time to Ride for Riding

It’s time to think about the annual RIDE TO THE CAPITOL.

I’ve struggled with this one for the past couple of years.  I am not in favor of increased spending.  The state is in budget trouble.  On the other hand, moneys are going to be spent on the highways.  And legislation will be passed.  We should have a voice in these things.

We need to let our state legislators know that we are out here, and that we care, and watch, and vote.  I think it’s a good message to send.  Perhaps a few of the folks under the “Dome” will look outside on 22 March, and see a large bunch of cyclists.  Imagine the question,  “Who are these people, and how did they get here?”  And the answer,  “They rode their bicycles!  From all over the place!”

We need to see “buzz laws,” passed.  We need to have police understand that we are vehicles too.  We are users of the roads, voters, and taxpayers.  We deserve consideration when roads are upgraded, built, or designed.

We’ll be going.  It would be good if there were a lot of us going.  Our contingent will be leaving from City Hall, in Peachtree City.  Departure time is 08:00, and that’s on Tuesday, 22 March.  Please go to this link and register for the ride.

An additional note.  As I read it, there will not be a lunch served at the capitol this year.  There will be a “rest stop” with beverages, water, and munchies.  Plan accordingly.  (Me?  I’m packing a lunch!)

Watch this space for more info and news on this one.