Bike safety is in the news again. I like my bike riding but I don't like to ride on the roads because I don't feel safe. The more cycling trails that are added, the more I use them and the less I'm on regular roads. When I am driving my car and I run across a group of cyclists on the road, I've always found them to be very respectful. As someone who loves to cycle, my advice to drivers is simple. Use your brakes, slow down, exercise some patience, wait for your opportunity to pass safely, and give a thumbs up to the cyclists. Kinda like passing a slow RV or a farm truck pulling a trailer load of hay. It's just that simple.
One bike trail I love to do is the Virginia Capital Trail between Richmond and Jamestown.
It's 52 miles and you're off the road completely.
I've done the entire trail 3 times and it takes about 4 hours to complete. Here I am at the end of my ride about a mile outside of downtown Richmond. That was a great ride!
