Yo Missoula! Sipping my coffee at Break Espresso this morning, I had a close encounter with the resident “barista bruja” – let’s just say, free samples weren’t on the menu. But that’s not why I’m here today. What’s really brewing my morning rage is something happening right here in our beloved Garden City: the treatment of cyclists.
First up, a sub teacher gets slapped with a $400 fine for not “keeping right” on his bike after a storm. Seriously? Did someone forget bikes are vehicles too? This jury clearly hasn’t felt the wind in their spokes.
Then there’s the police car casually blocking a bike lane, nearly dooring a cyclist who gets the audacity to remind them to watch out! And guess what? He gets a ticket for “obstructing a police officer”! Talk about adding insult to injury.
Remember the Missoula we knew? The one where cyclists roamed free, wheels singing the sweet song of freedom? Now, it feels like we’re public enemy number one, even as the roads get more dangerous for us every day. I moved here for the cycling community, the shared love of two wheels and fresh air, but lately, it’s been smelling more like exhaust fumes and frustration.
Rant over. (For now.) Taxes and the Missoula Bicycle Works training race in Clinton await. But before I hit the road, remember: watch out there, folks. Especially from those who seem to have forgotten the rules of the road, or haven’t learned them at all. Let’s keep Missoula a city for everyone, two wheels or four. Peace out! ✌️
P.S. No shade to Break Espresso, just the “barista bruja.” And hey, have you tried their lavender latte? It’s a game-changer.
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