Deborajen
06-14-2006, 08:29 PM
Our local newspaper has run a couple articles the last few weeks on cycling in our area. It was good to see those. In the first article, the author rode the entire bike path system and reported on the conditions, the hazards, the need for more paths, etc. The second article was about drivers needing to share the road with cyclists. Yes!! It was well-written and it addressed the importance of safety and cooperation not only from drivers but from cyclists as well.
Unfortunately, what really stood out about the second article, which was on the front page of the paper, was the picture -- a cyclist riding without a helmet. Why oh why? The editorials have been full of comments about that - how "cyclists are reckless and dart in front of cars, and most of them don't even wear helmets - like the guy in the picture."
I do hope they run more articles. Just so they don't ruin it with bad pictures.
Deb
Unfortunately, what really stood out about the second article, which was on the front page of the paper, was the picture -- a cyclist riding without a helmet. Why oh why? The editorials have been full of comments about that - how "cyclists are reckless and dart in front of cars, and most of them don't even wear helmets - like the guy in the picture."
I do hope they run more articles. Just so they don't ruin it with bad pictures.
Deb