Yesterday we heard speakers and seminars on various aspects of bike advocacy and action. I've put my notes online at this link for anyone interested. In particular I was impressed by the youth education seminar and the tremendous success that's been had by staging kids' mountain bike races and building mountain bike parks. I would like to direct more of our energy toward this as I think it might bring in more customers and volunteers. Any comments?
We had our meetings with lawmakers today. We were told in advance that the flag flying today (photo above) has been dedicated to cycling. We met Capito and McKinley in person. for Manchin, Rockefeller and Rahall we talked with legislative staffers. All were positively impressed by the herds (800) of happy, slim and energetic people running around with bike pins on. This made a bigger impression than corporate money, it was fun to be a part of it. I'll be back in the shop Saturday at 1pm. Hope to see you then.
Hope things are well back home, wish me luck.
Nick
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