After an unusual cold snap in early February I'm ready to get back on my bike! When I'm in town, not nursing a cold, and it's not too cold outside I like to ride with the kids at Mesilla Elementary for their weekly Two Wheel Tuesday's Bike Train from the Mesilla Plaza to school. My route is a bit longer as I ride from my home in Las Cruces out to Mesilla. I'm happy to report that the days are indeed getting longer and my bike lights are now used to increase my visibility not to see the road by. All that said, what's impressive about this bike train is that they ride every Tuesday rain, shine, cold, hot or in between. So hears a "SHOUT OUT" to the kids who ride the Mesilla Bike Train!
My Tuesday morning rides give me an opportunity to use all the bike clothing I own and aspire to own including: lobster mitts; toe warmers; skull cap; long sleeved insulated underwear; bright green outer wear jacket; wind pants; and my signature bandanna across my mouth and nose. I know that my bike buddies who live in truly cold wintry places scoff at me and I'm okay with that. Riding my bike makes me happy, bundled up or not, and I like spreading my bike happiness. Towards that end I'm attending my first National Bike Summit in Washington DC March 8, 9, & 10, 2011. I'm hoping to spread some cycling love and convenience my elected representatives to support cycling initiatives in the Transportation bill and my kid cycling buddies through the Safe Routes to School Program. I, and my fellow New Mexican attending the summit, have our work cut out for us.
To help us support and advocate for all cyclist consider becoming a member of the League of American Bicyclists at www.bikeleague.org and consider becoming a member of your local bike advocacy group. If you live in New Mexico consider joining the Bicycle Coalition of New Mexico at www.BikeNM.org.
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