Issue #8: Seekers

We’re All on a Journey

For some of us that journey is two-wheeled, for some it is spiritual, for some it is to effect change to make our roads safer, our people happier and healthier, our planet a little less warm. This issue takes a look at legislative victories for cyclists in California, Oregon, and Washington, including California’s crosswalk daylighting — a change whose impact could be dramatic over the next couple years. We look inside ourselves, as a climb up the Angeles Forest’s Mt. Baldy becomes an opportunity to examine settling one’s mind and being present.

On the community front we take a look at The Street Project, screening a documentary on safe road access for all and using it as an opportunity to bring like-minded activists together. We also highlight the San Francisco Randonneurs, whose club efforts led to a record number of members participating in the most recent Paris-Brest-Paris and receiving an award from the event’s organizing body.

Finally, we seek out safety. We examine conspicuity during daylight hours and how — even though no rider is obligated to do it — standing out assists drivers’ perception and reduces the chances of getting hit by today’s distracted drivers. We also draw attention to what to watch out for and how to stay apprised of safety issues in the world of e-bikes.

We hope you’re getting the opportunity to use the longer days for some time in the saddle, seeking out what you love.

Hoping you keep the rubber side down,
Miles B. Cooper, Maryanne B. Cooper, Bob Mionske,
and everyone at Bicycle Law