More than Just Lines on a Map: Best Practices for U.S Bike Routes
No more snow
1. N O M ORE S NOW
Snow isn’t required any longer
because:
We have all met our yearly
requirement of snowfall, and winter
isn’t over yet
This means that since we’ve made
our snowfall requirement (plus
MORE), we should feel glad that it
has helped plant life
2. N O M ORE S HOVELING
If we don’t get anymore snow, we
shouldn’t have to shovel.
I’ve declared that shoveling should
now be an Olympic sport. It’s more
grueling than Curling
Don’t just shovel your driveway –
don’t forget the sidewalks. People
like me need to walk their dogs
3. N O M ORE H EAVY C OATS
In addition to incinerating heavy coats,
let’s also rid ourselves the few extra
pounds of:
Scratchy wool hats
Water resistant gloves
Winter boots which can be as heavy as
an anvil
Scarves. OK – we’ll keep the scarves
just because it’s a decent fashion
statement
4. N O M ORE I CE
Ice is clear. Ice is hidden underneath
snow sometimes.
Slipping and landing on your ass may
be a fun video to watch, but maybe
not at the time you’re in the ER
getting that tailbone checked out
Tread lightly – especially if you have
very high strung dogs who don’t
can’t differentiate between the
words, “Walk” and “Sprint”
5. N O M ORE W IND
Wind need only apply on hot
summer days
Winter winds sometimes make me
lose my breath when I step outside –
Mother Nature is trying to kill me
I prefer to not have my eyelids frozen
shut or skin separated from my skull
while I walk two minutes from car to
mall entrances
6. N O M ORE B ULKY
S WEATERS
Does this sweater make my body
look big?
Some sweaters are kind to your figure
Some sweaters are only meant to be
worn when it’s -30 below; this is not a
fashion statement