As part of Curb Your Car Month Frank from WBWC and getDowntown are working together to bring you a very special Ride Around Town on Friday, May 9th. Here’s a link to the event: http://www.getdowntown.org/programs/events/CYCM_08_RAT_with_Cheese
Frank writes this about the ride:
It’s not May yet, but this RAT is going to be special. We’ll all be motivated by the promise of cheese at the end of the maze, thanks to the generosity of GetDowntown. The post-ride, traditionally held at Tios, and more recently at Amos (because they have a public restroom) will be at Zingerman’s Next-Door. Nancy Shore assures me that this is not a trap! I trust her! All RATs will get the cheese! Yay!
For those who may be wondering what this is all about … the Ride Around Town (RAT) is a demonstration ride. Participating cyclists must wear bright colors, preferably a safety vest, helmet, and lights. Well, okay, the lights are moot until November. We take to the road, as opposed to taking over the road. Emphasis is on safe urban cycling. Stop at all red lights and toe-down stops at stop signs. Take the lane when conditions require it … 4 foot clearance along parallel parked cars. We even yield to pedestrians who are thinking about crossing the street!
There is a ride no matter what the weather. If there is a severe thunderstorm, well … we might wait until it passes. However, I predict a beautiful evening, mid 70’s and clear for May 9.
This is the month to join the RAT pack! Hope to see you there!
