Originally Posted by
aggarcia
I rode the BBX last Sunday. This calling up of the Waller deputies left many intersections unmanned that were normally have officers controlling traffic. The officers writing tickets were generally watching stop signs and roads on the additional loop for 55 and 75 routes. I did see a patrol car near the end that kept moving around, but no stop signs in that area.
Complaints were multiple riders riding abreast, not stopping for stop signs where no officer present, littering along the roads, riders using the roadside as their restroom. Many of these complaints were not at the BBX specifically, but all cyclist in that area in general.
The MS Society has already meet with Waller county officials. On Sat there was a recommended ride and Ready2Roll rides in Waller. No other issues have been reported after those rides. The weather may have reduced riders for these riders, so who knows where this situation really is. I am betting Waller leadership does not want the MS and cycling groups to pull their events and the related monies despite what some unhappy residences are complaining about.
That was a tough R2R ride. We couldn't ride echelon style in the 25 mph crosswinds cause most were riding in single file. Steve Moskowitz at R2R does a great job keeping all the riders informed of the situation. I saw two unmarked trucks at two stop signs....looked again...uniformed officer was sitting inside. We all stopped and I think the day went smoothly. Still, there were some vehicles passing to close to the riders. They just assumed we can stayed in a straight line in the 25mph wind.��
money talks, so we need to spend money every time we go through the small towns. Please remembered to buy gas, drinks, lunch or even spend the night. There has to be some give and take on each side.