Every morning I go through the news feeds - some days there is a vast quantity of information and others it is very skimpy pickings.
Sometimes, skimpy is good though because every now and then you come up with a piece of information you would have otherwise missed.
In today's case - that piece of information comes in the form of a newsletter that appeared on the Fuzzy Galore Blog:
If you read this newsletter's bullet points you will see that the Port Jefferson Business Improvement District thinks we bikers are unsightly and we and are motorcycles are not welcome to park on their main street. There is a growing movement in this type of banning behaviour in the US.
The gal who runs the Fuzzy Galore Blog makes some really - really good recommendations for all riders to follow:
In other news:
A rider has died in Oshawa after a motorcycle accident. (Prayers and love to the family and friends - my heart hurts every time one of these stories appears.)
BC's Vintage Swap celebrates 25 years this year.
A survivor of the Phoenix crash of a couple of days ago speaks about his recollections and his sense of loss and survivor guilt.
There are many other worthy stories in the new today over at www.beltdrivebetty.com
If you are fortunate and you are riding today - PLEASE, ride like everyone around you is blind and can not see you and they are all out to get you! Use respect with that right hand and have a FABULOUS Monday!
Sometimes, skimpy is good though because every now and then you come up with a piece of information you would have otherwise missed.
In today's case - that piece of information comes in the form of a newsletter that appeared on the Fuzzy Galore Blog:
If you read this newsletter's bullet points you will see that the Port Jefferson Business Improvement District thinks we bikers are unsightly and we and are motorcycles are not welcome to park on their main street. There is a growing movement in this type of banning behaviour in the US.
The gal who runs the Fuzzy Galore Blog makes some really - really good recommendations for all riders to follow:
Motorcyclists – Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
- Ride proud, not loud.
- Pick up your trash, your cigarette butts, your coffee cups.
- Keep thoroughfares clear for walking.
- To be respected you have to be respectable.
In other news:
A rider has died in Oshawa after a motorcycle accident. (Prayers and love to the family and friends - my heart hurts every time one of these stories appears.)
BC's Vintage Swap celebrates 25 years this year.
A survivor of the Phoenix crash of a couple of days ago speaks about his recollections and his sense of loss and survivor guilt.
There are many other worthy stories in the new today over at www.beltdrivebetty.com
If you are fortunate and you are riding today - PLEASE, ride like everyone around you is blind and can not see you and they are all out to get you! Use respect with that right hand and have a FABULOUS Monday!
Belt Drive Betty
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My brother rides a bike and I thought I was accepting UNTIL we had a week at a timeshare in New SSmyrna FL We weren't allowed to park in the garage under our unit (which we own) because it was being used to store bikes. At midnight and again at 2 in the morning people were down there just reving their engines! We lasted two nights and left and have not used our unit since then. This is just one example, but I could give a few more. I honestly think that many bikers go out of their way to irritate non-bikers. My brother says there are some bad eggs. But, he says there are also some bad egg truck drivers, and car drivers, and...
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My brother rides a bike and I thought I was accepting UNTIL we had a week at a timeshare in New SSmyrna FL We weren't allowed to park in the garage under our unit (which we own) because it was being used to store bikes. At midnight and again at 2 in the morning people were down there just reving their engines! We lasted two nights and left and have not used our unit since then. This is just one example, but I could give a few more. I honestly think that many bikers go out of their way to irritate non-bikers. My brother says there are some bad eggs. But, he says there are also some bad egg truck drivers, and car drivers, and...
BDB- Thanks so much for bringing this issue to a wider audience. You're a doll. The Village Mayor has issued a statement denouncing the flyer. I'm glad to see the town is listening! http://www.portjeff.com/cms/a-message-from-mayor-margot-garant/
ReplyDeleteGrassroots efforts have brought the issue to the attention of the town. Thanks for being a part of getting the word out :)
It is my pleasure girl - I love the work you are doing in your community and look forward to helping riders every where get the respect and consideration they deserve and to educate those in our communities that respect is a two way street - literally
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