Next week the National Mayor's Ride starts in Boston, MA. It'll conclude in San Francisco on July 28th. It's put on by the National Bicycle Greenway a group that aims to
promote a nationwide network of interconnected bike friendly roads and bicycle pathways that will connect cyclists to major cities throughout the US. The NBG is dedicated to developing a standard for cycle-safe thruways that enhances the travel experience of the transportational cyclist.
it does this, it appears, by visiting mayors and getting from them proclamations
that demonstrate their commitment to the mission of a nationwide network of corridors for the safe use of human-powered transportation. In the past these ceremonies have ranged from fifteen-minute certificate presentations to media extravaganzas that included police escorts, newspaper, TV and radio interviews.
I question how effective all of this is, and am a little surprised to find that mayors don't actually ride across country. I guess they're busy mayoring. I'm also not sure how this differs from what the Adventure Cycling Association does. Anyway, anyone wishing to join in on the ride is welcome for however long you can stand it. They'll be in Baltimore May 11th and Mt. Rainier and DC on the 12th. (Mt. Rainier?) Then they head up to Pittsburgh.
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