Bikers are the best

[PamNY]

I stopped to watch a hawk in a somewhat deserted part of the bike path today, and over the course of an hour three bikers called out to ask if I was okay. I thought that was so cool.

I have often referred to the serious bikers as my safety net -- someone is always out there no matter how cold or cloudy or snowy the weather -- and today proved me right.

[redrhodie]

I agree! Cycling has restored my faith in the kindness of people on many occasions.

[annielynn]

It is just amazing the thoughtfulness. Just a quick "are you ok" is all that I person needs. It does my heart good.

[e.e.cummings]

My first ride of the year this morning - there is still bits of snow in some of the underpasses on the bike path. I misread a dirty patch of ice and ended up slipping. A very nice guy on a bike stopped, made sure I was okay, and for a while we rode side by side chatting. You are right, cyclists are the best!

[bikerHen]

On the whole I agree. My friend however had an interesting experience on a recent organized ride. She had a flat and was sitting at a bus stop doing repairs. She hasn't changed many flats on her own, was nursing a sore hand and was having problems getting the flat changed. A number of riders asked if she was OK or if she needed help, but no one stopped when she said "Yes, I could use some help" A reporter from the local paper stop and asked if he could take her picture. She ask if he knew how to change a flat! Finally someone did stop and helped her with pumping up the tire and she was able to finish the ride. And she did get her picture in the paper!

So the moral to my story is, don't ask if you're not willing to stop and actually help! bikerHen