Park police disturbs me

[ZenSojourner]

I just can't help but explain my city at least a little bit!

Truthfully I have read that Atlanta is The Worst City to Ride Bike In.

Although, having been forced on occasion to drive in Boston traffic, I don't see how that can POSSIBLY be. Boston's scary enough in a car, I'm pretty sure I don't have the cajones to try it on a bike.

[ZenSojourner]

BTW, we as cyclists are invited by the Stone Mountain Police Department to come and ride there.

The assistant chief did suggest, however, that we might want to avoid coming on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon/evening as this is when the largest of the fast pelotons likes to zoom through the park.

[Pedal Wench]

BTW, we as cyclists are invited by the Stone Mountain Police Department to come and ride there.

The assistant chief did suggest, however, that we might want to avoid coming on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon/evening as this is when the largest of the fast pelotons likes to zoom through the park.

Please come in the winter for our WEDNESDAY night ride at Stone Mountain Park. Men are welcome but they can't ride up front setting the pace. We ride two abreast and are light up like Christmas trees - which is especially festive when we ride through the light displays around the holidays singing carols.

The city is bad for riding, which is why we descend on those few neighborhoods that are safer for riding. In general, we have no real problems.

If anyone wants to meet for an intown ride, I have quite a few that weave through the nice residential areas and avoid the roads that are scary.

[denny]

BTW, we as cyclists are invited by the Stone Mountain Police Department to come and ride there.

The assistant chief did suggest, however, that we might want to avoid coming on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon/evening as this is when the largest of the fast pelotons likes to zoom through the park.

Giggles on this ZenS. I'm cordially inviting you to my home city and I'm sure you will miss the peloton as they almost arrive at 6:15pm on the dot from the Avondale Pizzeria. However, I think his comment is hilarious as a lot of people pull over at the side of the park just to watch the group come through. I run, bike and walk the park and most of us like to watch them. That's what makes the PD comment funny! For your viewing benefit, I'll also post pics of your biking terrain in another post.

[Skierchickie]

Did I miss something? I've seen lots of references here to the bikers having been pulled over more than once for the same thing, but I haven't been able to find what that is, other than pure conjecture. Lots of assumption that it was for speeding and riding too many abreast. Which has grown, multiplied, become fact somehow (and, it sounds like, grown from 2 to MANY pullings-over). Now it sounds like one of the pullings-over was more of an almost-running-over of a cop/pedestrian, and maybe the other one didn't actually happen??. That is a very bad thing, and should not be tolerated, but I think it shows that maybe, just maybe this thread has taken on a life of its own. I'm glad the OP was able to come back, and it seems like more facts are actually known, and maybe things are settling down. I just hate to see so much anger building over something not many people knew the facts about. I've been noticing anger building in other seemingly-innocent threads lately, too, and I'm finding it kind of off-putting. Probably the only reason I'm mentioning it here.

My 2 cents. Please don't beat me.

[denny]

Did I miss something? I've seen lots of references here to the bikers having been pulled over more than once for the same thing, but I haven't been able to find what that is, other than pure conjecture. Lots of assumption that it was for speeding and riding too many abreast. Which has grown, multiplied, become fact somehow (and, it sounds like, grown from 2 to MANY pullings-over). Now it sounds like one of the pullings-over was more of an almost-running-over of a cop/pedestrian, and maybe the other one didn't actually happen??. That is a very bad thing, and should not be tolerated, but I think it shows that maybe, just maybe this thread has taken on a life of its own. I'm glad the OP was able to come back, and it seems like more facts are actually known, and maybe things are settling down. I just hate to see so much anger building over something not many people knew the facts about. I've been noticing anger building in other seemingly-innocent threads lately, too, and I'm finding it kind of off-putting. Probably the only reason I'm mentioning it here.

My 2 cents. Please don't beat me.

Exactly! This thread has taken on more than a life of it's own which was not my intent. I could comment on the officers statement, but that would cause the thread to grow and grow and... you get the picture. If nothing else, it's given me an idea to pursue with the park. If it comes to fruition I'll let you guys know. By the way, there is a good chance I won't be able to check on messages for a few days. So, don't take it as an indicator of "hiding out" , it's called working, training, baby sitting and just life!

I hope everyone has a wonderful day and weekend with some great days for riding in fantastic weather. Stay safe and I truly appreciate the input of everyone.