College Bicycling

Young Ladies from Jackson College

Many Colleges and Universities across the United States have facilities for bicyclers to enjoy their sport even if just for fun. I'm not sure if any higher learning institution offers a degree in Pro-Cycling but it would not surprise me if one or two do offer it. At Jackson College I'm sure there is no degree in Bicycling but still that does not deter these 2 fine ladies from enjoying a nice day around the area of southern Jackson. Most colleges will let you store your bicycle right in your dorm room and there are plenty of bike racks to lock your bike on as you go from class to class. Just remember, you still have to follow the rules of the road on rural roads coming out of the college and into the urbal streets of Jackson. This is Jimio saying *Ride for Fun* *Ride for Exercise* and even *Ride to Learn* Cheers!

Can you be a Drunk Bicycler and not get a Ticket?

This bicycle was parked outside the Town Bar

I was looking up the Michigan law on bicycles and you won't believe what I read. http://www.lmb.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=21&Itemid=38 if you read #22 of this link it says: " 22. Can you be charged with a DUI while riding a bicycle? No. Although it would be dangerous to ride a bicycle while intoxicated, a bicycle is not a motor vehicle according to the Michigan Vehicle Code. DUI only applies to motor vehicles. Other ordinances may apply however, such as being intoxicated or as a danger to oneself or another." Also you cannot get points added to your drivers license since a bicycle is not a motor vehicle. I guess there is no way to keep you off a bicycle if you like to drive drunk like they do with cars. The law should keep repeated drunk bicyclers off the streets for the very fact that bikes share the streets with cars and have to follow most of the traffic laws. A motorist can get killed trying to avoid hitting a drunk bicyclist and the bicyclist can hurt or kill pedestrians since his reaction time is slowed down considerably. I have seen a bicyclist on Francis Street ride about 10 feet and fall over and get back on his bike and crash again another 10 to 15 feet later. I'm saying if we as bicyclers want to have many of the rights and priviledges as motorists, then we should follow the same rules as not riding drunk. One good law is the requirement that to sell a bicycle, it must have all the proper reflectors on it. At least at night if a car's lights shine on those bike reflectors, the driver will see you. This is Jimio saying *Ride for Fun* or *Ride to Work* but dont ride drunk but drink responsibly and ride under the drunk limit just as with a car, because I want all riders to be able to ride again the next day.

Bicycling can last a Lifetime

An older couple enjoying a bike ride on portable fold-up bikes.

You are never too old to bicycle and it's never too late to start enjoying the world gliding on 2 wheels.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dahon They are enjoying Dahon folding bikes. Made to store in tight places and excellent to travel with.the only thing I can precaution is, during your golden years, falling can be extremely dangerous, so you extra care when riding. Don't take any steep hills, or thick gravel roads. These two retirees were well equipped with extra soft chairs to sit on while observing the Balloons at the Jackson Hot-Air Jubilee. She even has extra cusion on her bike seat. She probably has food and water or drinks in that saddlebag on her side while the husband seems to have a cellphone connected to his belt. So whatever age you are, just get out there and breathe some fresh air, take in some sights and keep them muscles working. This is Jimio saying *Ride for Fun* and *Ride for Health*