Issued a warning ticket for riding my bike at Ft. McHenry


[From our mail bag:]

All paths within FT. McHenry are closed to cyclist until the new construction is complete Oct 2010. The rangers/federal police officers, informed me there are signs posted. I did not see the sign when I entered the property. The only reason I was given a warning ticket instead of verbal warning is because the director wants to document all encounters with cyclist. Of course they did run my drivers license in their, I assume federal, computer system. Both officers were very polite and friendly, probably because I was open and honest answering their questions. They also liked the One Less Car sticker on my bike. If I would have been issued a ticket, instead of a warning, the fine is $150.

by B' Spokes

Like most people I live a hectic life and who has the time for much exercise? Thanks to xtracycle now I do. By using my bike for daily activities I can get things done and get an hour plus work out in 15 minutes extra of my time, not a bad deal and beats taking the extra time going to the gym. In case you are still having trouble being motivated; the National Center of Disease Control says that inactivity is the #2 killer in the United States just behind smoking. ( http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/bb_nutrition/ ) Get out there and start living life! I can carry home a full shopping cart of groceries, car pool two kids or just get lost in the great outdoors camping for a week. Well I got go, another outing this weekend.
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That's good they were polite, we've seen one guy who drives around in a park police car who isn't nice at all. It seems like they need better signage and someone at the gate warning bikers on busy days.