DC = Drunk Cycling.....not anymore

http://wtop.com/?nid=596&sid=1941354

http://legaltimes.typepad.com/blt/2010/04/dc-court-dont-drink-and-bike.html

In DC, we are going to get ticketed if we ride our bicycles while intoxicated. Riding after having a few is a relatively insignificant item for law enforcement to be worried about so I would think you would need to be pretty sloppy for them to take note. This person was an idiot and deserves to be reprimanded for his ridiculous careless, reckless behavior. This type of thing affects us all and we should all ridicule him for endangering our freedom as cyclists.

In the article the cyclist defended himself suggesting that we should reclassify bicycles so they do not have to comply with all vehicular laws. It is imperative that bicycles remain classified as vehicles. If they change this classification we will most likely not be allowed to ride on most streets and we need this access to keep cycling legitimate as a form of transportation.

My friends and I put together an event every year called "Tour de Bars". It takes place in and around Bethesda MD and Friendship Heights DC. We visit 6 bars and by the end we are probably too tipsy to say we are being safe; BUT none of us have ever even come close to being this stupid. When a law enforcement officer (notice I didn't say peace officer) gives you a command to not ride your bike; at least walk your bike around the corner out of site before getting on.......or just walk home....so it takes a little longer.....what is your rush?

Pull yourself together man and don't get caught.

words by Ray Heinsman