Cousin It wrote:
kdf38 wrote:
Is this one of those events where people Ride Bicycles Naked or something?
Mike
Depends on how much Billy has had to drink.
Just a bunch of people mostly 20-40 years old, about 750-1000 people in the spring and fall, less in the winter or hot summer nights. no destination is publically given, there is usually a stop or two at a bar, but you can imagine that it gets a little crazy with that many people. You can't exactly stop for red lights, people behind you would run into you.
It can be fun if you just stfuar. some people don't like the feeling of riding in a pack. some people cant follow the loose instructions. I highly encourage anyone that enjoys biking to try it. Show up at market square park downtown 300 block of Travis, last friday of the month, every month. That doesnt change. take off is around 7-7:30.
put lights on your bike. not required but smart. when riding, keep in the right hand lane. try to leave the left lane open. the front of the pack will hit lights and is probably the most dangerous when it comes to cars. The rear of the pack will get all the people in cars that are pissed off, and you will be constantly trying to catch up. The middle of the pack is safest car wise, but you will have other riders on all sides of you which can be a little un-nerving if you arent used to it. People do bump into others and people do go down hard. I ran over a girl that got her tire stuck in a train track groove right in front of me. oops
Above all, if you go, be smart, be safe, enjoy yourself, and above all, stfuar. (shut the f*ck up and ride)
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