Comments on: Hot August Lights – August 20 at 7pm (Route Posted)

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 07:10:12 +0000

As I write this, the bike party is taking place on the street a few houses away. I’m pleased that people are riding bikes, even at this hour. I wish I could be even more enthusiastic about this creative way to throw a celebration and keep it moving. What is unpleasant to me — and probably more so to families with children — is the sound level (music, shouting) making its way into the otherwise peaceful night. Is there any way to either cut down on the sound (especially the loudest music and the profanity) — or at least give the folks along the route a “heads up” that the party will be in their neighborhoods?

I truly hope that I’m one of very few people losing sleep tonight. My husband was awake for about 10 minutes and then managed to get back to sleep, so I’m sure there are others who have been relatively undisturbed. But, I’m glad that our houseguest who had just had spinal surgery left a few days ago!

Certainly, the fun of one group of people shouldn’t be quashed because another group is merely inconvenienced for a few minutes. But, the party shouldn’t take place at the expense of others for over 45 minutes. So, please brainstorm some other ideas for how to make the next bike party better than ever — for all involved.

Thanks for considering what might be done to make the bike party a little quieter and a lot more agreeable for everyone. Admittedly, hundreds of people cycling through the streets is, somehow, inspiring. With some tweaks, you just might win over some of us sleepy folks.

Here’s to a safe ride and a sound sleep for all.

~Rebecca

By: Blindog

Blindog — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:39:35 +0000

Sounds like this one will be bigger and better. Thanks for the detailed maps, very helpful!

By: Jacky

Jacky — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:19:09 +0000

I’m soooo excited!!! I was going to ride with just my front and back lights as usual, but Vini came through and let me borrow her MonkeyLectric so hey I will be lit tonight!!! Bike Party peeps are the best! Thanks Vini!

By: Ian

Ian — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:02:53 +0000

Nope it’s a right turn at the corner of River oaks and Zanker.

Check the map and you can see…

By: christhejunglist

christhejunglist — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:58:33 +0000

Hey, super stoked to be apart of tonight SJBP ride!!! I thought i should let the staff here know that i was doing the turn by turn for this route and came upon a few inconsistencies…

Here’s the link – https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=1pupsbx64eTspK9xfhJ7028aMFaBP1MXSx9RMHzQsmdk&hl=en&pli=1#

(Turn # 12) – “R @ Zanker Rd.” is incorrect, should be changed to a “Left @ Zanker Rd.”, I noticed it due to the “Map my ride website” just wasn’t working for me…

You guys might to change it, could throw off a bunch of people having them turn right and head back towards downtown… (though, we all know how cool you guys are and waiting at each turn for all of us)

Thought i’d say something, see you all tonight!

~ Chris

By: Perlasum

Perlasum — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:21:09 +0000

tick, tock, tick, tock!!!