Ah, the open road. A cyclist’s haven and, sadly, sometimes a battlefield. Here’s the scoop from the League of American Bicyclists, these folks who stand up for pedal-pushers everywhere. Picture this: October 22, a big day in Charlotte, NC. The FCC’s got its ears perked up, trying to figure out if local broadcasters are playing nice with their communities. Enter stage left, local cyclists and Steven Waters, repping the League, dropping some truth bombs about how some radio jocks are pretty much rallying the masses to treat cyclists like target practice. We’re talking about a dark comedy skit gone wrong on Raleigh’s G105, where they’re literally giving a playbook on how to terrorize two-wheelers. “Drive ’em off the road,” they say. “Share your tales of terror,” they urge. And one charmer, he’s dreaming of launching Yoo-Hoo bottle missiles at cyclists, fantasizing about revving a motorcycle down a bike lane because, get this, he thinks sidewalks are bike highways.
But it’s not just Raleigh. Cleveland, Houston, San Jose – it’s like a domino effect of disdain for those who dare to pedal. Thankfully, the story’s catching fire, with the Charlotte Observer, the Raleigh News Observer, the Los Angeles Times, and the Cleveland Plain Dealer all jumping on the bandwagon, spotlighting this madness. And guess what? Advertisers are starting to jump ship, not wanting to sail on this sea of hostility. It’s a fast-moving drama, and for the very latest, the Raleigh Area Triathletes are on the case.
Just goes to show, every pedal stroke’s a statement. But hey, cycling’s more than a ride; it’s a right. And it’s stories like these, tales of the road, that remind us why we keep pushing forward, spokes spinning, hearts racing. For more on this evolving saga, pedal over to the links shared. Stay safe, ride strong.
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