A Denver news channel reported the results of a study done by the University of Colorado in Denver which stated that there has been a significant amount of injuries to bicyclists over the last five years. It goes on to use a quote stating that “‘Once they get off the Cherry Creek bike trail, our data would suggest that they are putting themselves in significant danger,’ said Dr. Jeffry Kashuk, associate professor of surgery at the UC Denver School of Medicine.”
I was about to become disturbed that the report was implying that it is dangerous for someone to ride their bicycle to work, and discouraging them from doing so (I was ready to go on a rant).
However, at the end of the article, Dr. Hashuk said that the results of the study should be a wake-up call to local, state, and federal governments to change the way they see bicyclists, since they use the same roads as motor vehicles.
Do you hear that Memphis? Bicyclists are doing what they can to promote harmony with motor vehicles on our roadways, it’s time for the city and Shelby County (not to mention our residents) to create infrastructure that follows suit, or at least a public campaign that encourages drivers to give the same respect to bicyclists as they do other motor vehicles. photo by richardmasoner at flickr
I actually play trombone for a living, and have gotten into fitness and overall healthy living as a hobby. I also love being a husband and a dad. Basically, I try to write about the realities about being a professional musician, but the other stuff might just trickle in here too.