[HaymarketDan]

I go stopped Thur afternoon in FC. As I was approaching I had slowed down to about 5 mph by the time the vehicle stopped at the crosswalk n placed his arm out n waved everyone pass. By that time I was standing on my pedals n proceeded to pedal thru. On the other side were three peds n a b iker who was the cop. I did what I was told n while waiting for his dispatcher he began to ask mequestions like why I thought it was okay to not stop. As I tried to explain he cuts me off. Again he continues n asks me again. I reply n again he cuts me off. I’m siting there annoyed a waiting n the punk agains starts up. When I replied yet a 3rd time he cuts me off n I said “hey look, u asked me the question 3x n keep cutting me off. I’m not arguing with u r arguing with me. Then I said r u going to ticket me or not n he said since my DL expired last month, he wasn’t. He said to make sure to tell my biker friends. Nxt time he’ll have to catch me.

[HaymarketDan]

Did the test ride last Saturday and commuted first time this morning. Vienna @ 5:45am was 19*f but it wasn’t bad at all. I wore 4/2 this morning and 3/1 on the way back. Thanks for all the tips – everyone’s comments were very encouraging. I enjoyed the heck out of the ride this morning and met riders along the way – Kurt from Frederick and Kent from Vienna. I considered taking Rt 1 to Crystal Drive off of 4MRT, but I decided to stick with MVT. I head to the Sports & Fitness and it would have been maybe 1-2 miles shorter, but w/o the traffic and lights, probably equal time I figured. Terpsfan, yes I need a bell.

[HaymarketDan]

This is great stuff. Thx for all the suggestions. I hv purchased better tires and am looking into better lights n reflectors. I have the clothing and will do a test ride this coming weekend. Hope to make it 2-3 times a week starting next week.

Dan

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