November 16, 2011: Police activity on Water Street.
It seems that complaints from car drivers about bikers not respecting stop signs have reached a critical mass and the police have decided to do something about it.
This morning I was pulled over by a motorcycle cop for running the stop sign on Water and Wisconsin.
I did see him in advance and he looked a bit too interested in me as a biker, so I slowed at the sign to what I thought was an acceptable stop (did not put my foot down though). He pulled me over, explaining that was not a 'quality' stop and after telling me he is there to enforce the stop he let me go.
The guy behind me ran the sign, was pulled over and asked for his drivers licence, so I am guessing more severe punishment was meted out.
A friend of mine riding through the same place a bit later did not have problems, but noticed a motorcycle and car cop stuffing down some doughnuts so I guess they were on break....

I resolved to try riding more through the river side park as I suspect the cops will be coming back more often, product of a combination of complaints (yes, we riders sometimes are not very considerate there) and doughnuts.

Good conditions on the Capital Crescent Trail this morning, still icy at the usual cold spot by mile 6 marker/tunnel - but there's a clear path through. 

Snow Days

For those willing to make there way through slippery streets and snow covered trails, winter commuting has its special rewards.

Photo by Jan Zika, 12 January 2011