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KingTermite
10-29-07, 04:51 PM
I saw this over at the bike alliance of Washington website.
http://www.bicyclealliance.org/news/index.html#BellevueBikePedComments

5 November 2007
Light up the night: take part in the Get Lit bike ride

To celebrate the winter clock-change and the transition to riding on darkened streets, the Bicycle Alliance of Washington invites you to take part in a special ride. The Get Lit ride is to promote the importance of safe nighttime riding and the use of lights and conspicuous clothing. To help ensure that all riders have access to front and rear lights, the Bicycle Alliance will donate lights to a number of organizations to distribute to their members.

The alliance invites bicyclists to take part in the free Get Lit ride November 5 in Seattle. Riders will meet at Bikestation Seattle at 4:30 PM. After a brief discussion of safe night cycling, riders will ride as a group to the Union Gospel Mission, The Salvation Army, Plymouth Housing Group, Goodwill and Bike Works. At each of these locations bicycle lights will be delivered to be distributed at no cost to low-income cyclists. These lights have been provided by the Bicycle Alliance of Washington's Get Lit program as part of an ongoing effort to improve road safety for all cyclists in Washington. Major funding for this program has been provided by attorney John Duggan, individual donors and Bicycle Alliance income from the Washington State Share The Road license plates.

All riders must register at the start of the ride and have lights, reflective gear and a bicycle helmet. An award will be given for the best-lit cyclist and the most creatively lit cyclist. All riders will receive reflective stickers. Hot cider will be provided at the end of the ride and at BikeWorks.

When: November 5 (Monday) at 4:30pm
Start: BikeStation Seattle, 311 3rd Avenue South.
Finish: BikeStation Seattle
Cost: free (disclaimer form must be filled in)
Distance: approximately 10 miles

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I thought it sounded interesting.....although its a bit early to get out of work, go home to take care of the poochies and then get over there by 430p. But I might make an effort. Anybody else interested?

unixpro
10-29-07, 06:27 PM
That looks like a fine ride for a good cause. Alas I, too, will be working then. I don't get off until 6.

As for the transition to night riding, that happened a few weeks ago, didn't it?

KingTermite
10-29-07, 09:24 PM
That looks like a fine ride for a good cause. Alas I, too, will be working then. I don't get off until 6.

As for the transition to night riding, that happened a few weeks ago, didn't it?

I'd say it already started.....I've been lighting up strong for about 2 weeks.

I have the ability to leave early...I may consider it if I can work it out.

Tourmalet
10-29-07, 10:49 PM
I get off at 6 PM. :(

I'd need to leave work no later than 3:30 to make it there by 4:30. I don't think I can, considering I've already planned to leave early for a doctor's visit this week. Twice = NO YUO.