Safety, courtesy, and an understanding of the rules of the road are topics which
can never be "beaten to death". Telling people to shut up and move on is hardly
elevating the conversation. Mike

--- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, "Becky Hohmann" <becky.hohmann@...> wrote:
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> Okay, the horse has been beaten to death. Let's elevate the conversation here,
and/or conclude that it's all been said and move on. And let's remember to use
good manners and be nice to each other in these posts. We all have the same
goal: have a great, safe, fun time on GOBA. 'Nuff said.
> Sent via BlackBerry
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: DAVID WALKOWIAK <cyclistdave@...>
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> Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 06:35:42
> To: <gobagroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [gobagroup] Re: Sorry to bring up pacelines AGAIN BUT!
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> Hay All I am saying is Safety First, if you can't agree with that Stay Home!
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> From: Stevie Johns <stejon12@...>
> To: gobagroup@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, July 6, 2009 9:26:54 AM
> Subject: Re: [gobagroup] Re: Sorry to bring up pacelines AGAIN BUT!
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> After reading all the comments here I have come to the conclusion there is
alot of professional riders on GOBA. It's plain to see that the "LOOK AT ME
SOCIETY " is alive and well at GOBA. Maybe next year they can change the name to
TOUR DE FRANCE...... .........
>
> ________________________________
> From: DAVID WALKOWIAK <cyclistdave@ sbcglobal. net>
> To: gobagroup@yahoogrou ps.com
> Sent: Monday, July 6, 2009 9:10:45 AM
> Subject: Re: [gobagroup] Re: Sorry to bring up pacelines AGAIN BUT!
>
> Hi Rodger:
> I can't agree more. It is a shame that these people do not give cycling on
roads the respect that it deserves. If these people that were complaining about
pace lines would take the time (That is required) to understand the laws and
rules in the safety pledge, plus attend the safety meeting all would have had a
much more enjoyable and above all else a safer GOBA. Ignorance of the rules is
not an excuse, but that is why we give extra room and call out every intention
and obey the law in our pace line.
> Thank you,
> Dave
>
> ________________________________
> From: roger bowersock <bowersock98@ yahoo.com>
> To: gobagroup@yahoogrou ps.com
> Sent: Monday, July 6, 2009 6:51:28 AM
> Subject: Re: [gobagroup] Re: Sorry to bring up pacelines AGAIN BUT!
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> You also have to consider MOST of the people on GOBA are casual cyclists at
best, with a great deal of first timers, and non-cyclist who ride a bike a
couple weeks a year.
>  
> They do not know the rules of the road or cycling's rules.
>  
> And I bet 99% have never read the GOBA pledge
>  
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> --- On Mon, 7/6/09, madone52rider63 <no_reply@yahoogrou p s.com> wrote:
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> From: madone52rider63 <no_reply@yahoogrou p s.com>
> Subject: [gobagroup] Re: Sorry to bring up pacelines AGAIN BUT!
> To: gobagroup@yahoogrou ps.com
> Date: Monday, July 6, 2009, 5:54 AM
>
> Good point... I wonder how many people read the pledge?
>
> --- In gobagroup@yahoogrou ps.com, "cyclistdave@ ..." <cyclistdave@ ...>
wrote:
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> > If you read the GOBA Safety Pledge
> > On top of all the Obey all traffic laws it also goes on to say:
> > Announce all your intentions, stop slowing, turning etc.
> > #11 Ride no more than 2 abreast and single file in presence of passing
traffic (bicycle or vehicle)
> > There were several postings that said we do not have to move just because we
say on your left, I myself do not expect you to,however I do expect you to hold
your line. Several people said that we should attend the safety meeting, I think
everyone should, and with that many people on the road, everyone should know
proper cycling etiquette. Bottom line is the road is big enough for everyone as
long as you follow simple rules.
> >
> > Dave
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