As bicycling in Denton continues to explode, we’re often asked “what can I do to help?” Sure, there are city meetings, group rides, and other opportunities that you’d have to mark on a calendar. But really, the greatest help you can provide is far simpler:
Ride often, in normal clothes, to normal destinations.
Ride often, in normal clothes, to normal destinations.
Replace even one car trip a week.
Make it look fun and easy.
Carry stuff.
It is simple! And it is fun!
It’s also important to ride safely and respectfully of pedestrians, cars and other cyclists. We’re in this together!
[…] How can you help? from Bike Denton by howard As bicycling in Denton continues to explode, we’re often asked “what can I do to help?” Sure, there are city meetings, group rides, and other opportunities that you’d have to mark on a calendar. But really, the greatest help you can provide is far simpler:… […]
It’s also super important not to ticket cyclists who are hit by cars! The traffic lights change in less than 4 seconds when no cars are present. Not enough metal. And when the cyclists are ticketed, the drivers’ insurance companies have an excuse to deny any claims.
Ride often, in normal clothes, to normal destinations.
I agree, its simple and I try to do it everyday.