The art of taking it slow
“Slow is forever.” This is the inspiring motto of Scenic Routes bike shop, a wonderful group highlighted in this edition’s community section. These three words capture an entire viewpoint — one so impactful that we chose it as the theme for this issue.
We explore California’s recent Complete Streets victory, a significant step forward for safer, more inclusive transportation. This change mandates CalTrans — an agency still rooted in its Highway Department origins — to design streets that prioritize people. That means scaling down from high-speed cloverleaf on-ramps to spaces that accommodate bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit users. We learn more about Scenic Routes, its philosophy toward riding and bikes, and why they believe “Slow is Forever.”
We also look at time off the bike, both by choice and by force. For many, wintertime is an opportunity to set the bike aside for a little while, refresh, and renew. We examine ways to maximize that off-bike experience. Finally, we explore recovery after a crash. What does that look like, where can it be challenging, and where can it be beneficial?
We close with a quote, old but true. “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Ferris Bueller.
Hoping you keep the rubber side down,
Miles B. Cooper, Maryanne B. Cooper, Bob Mionske,
and everyone at Bicycle Law
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