Rhonda Whitaker and Waldon Adams were taking a typical weekend stroll around Hains Point on April 24th. The two of them had overcome chronic homelessness and were fierce advocates working to help others emerge from a similar situation. They volunteered at Miriam’s Kitchen, helping feed and assist those with the Read more…
Let me get this out in the open from the go: most bike lanes and infrastructure aren’t built for me and I don’t often use them. I’m often most comfortable riding in the general traffic lane in an urban situation, as I can keep up with the posted speed limit, Read more…
Note: the following is testimony I presented in front of the DC Council regarding Bill 19-475, the Assault of Bicyclists Prevention Act of 2011. At the time, I was Chair of Potomac Pedalers. Good day. My name is Rudi Riet. I am a proud resident of Ward 2. I am Read more…
Daylight Saving Time is over until next spring. For the majority of folks who are cycling commuters in the DC area, it’s dark by the time the office door closes at the end of the day. Every year, the same thing occurs: a lot of cyclists hit the roads without Read more…
Here’s some basic “share the road” advice: If you drive a car/van/truck, please be mindful of your fellow road users, especially the most vulnerable: pedestrians and cyclists. Obey the posted speed limits. Stop at all stop signs and red lights. Check your blind spots. Use your turn signals. Give cyclists Read more…