I’d also like to thank and congratulate Bike Texas for organizing an outstanding event. There is no doubt a great deal of time and work went into this event. Those of us attending simply attended a well organized, terrific event- cudos to Bike Texas and their entire staff and volunteers!

Mr. Peralosa was billed as an outstanding speaker- they did not oversell this guest speaker. He engergized a group, but even more, he provided new perspectives and things to truely take with us and consider. It was also good to see Senator Davis from our own district as co-host and ride leader.

The luncheon and later bike ride were very worth our drive down from Fort Worth. As the President of the Lockheed Martin Recreation Assn. (LMRA) Bicycle Club, myself and our V.President are thrilled to tell our membership about the day’s events and pass along many of Mr. Peralosa’s insights.

The vast array of attendees greatly added to the event. I’m afraid I’m not from Austin and am not sure which of the riders you were… myself and Kyle were in the Red, White & Blue club jerseys from FW (Kyle’s the taller of us).

We brought a senior planner from FW – he’s heading up our city’s planned Bicycle Comprehensive Plan (I understand Austin is working on their 10 year re-write… FW is far behind). I know many complain about cycling access in Austin, and they certainly should strive for greater and safer access but, coming from Fort Worth I can say you’re well ahead of many. I enjoy cycling in Austin- and Wednesday was a great weather day to show off the city! Thanks for the hospitality.

Jim Wilson
LMRA Bicycle Club
Fort Worth, Texas

-Emma

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