Bill to Ban eBikes Passed

The bill allowing local governments to ban e-bikes passed with no problem.

https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0651.pdf

Carey

Feeling sad and outraged at the same time.

The Feds Want Your eBike

Not really but who trusts those people? People for Bikes, the industry group, is supporting the legislation.  If you’re familiar with the three-class e-bike model that legislation came from PfB. The confusion over e-bikes and electric motorbikes/motorcycles is causing the problem (I think). They were working on a bill in California.

Article on E-Moto Bill

Jenn Dice, president and CEO of PeopleForBikes, said the bill would direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to gather and analyze data about incidents involving the many e-mobility products under its jurisdiction, and adopt clear classification and labeling requirements for these devices, including consideration of the three recognized classes of low-speed electric bicycles.

"This legislation marks important progress towards understanding and mitigating the hazards posed by e-motos, the higher-speed electric motorized vehicles that are sold as off-road electric dirt bikes, but often end up being inappropriately used on public roads by young riders," Dice said. 

The state legislature wants cities and counties to take your e-bike. This lousy bill passed the House 72-21-1 and the Senate 30-0.  One Davidson County Senator apologized for voting for it. Rep. Aftyn Behn also wrote me a very insightful analysis of the bill. Kudos to her. The Governor hasn’t signed it yet but that’s a formality. It goes into effect July 1. The bill came from Williamson County so it will be interesting to see if anyone pushes it down there.

SB 1782 – HB 1712

Carey 

eBike Ban Update

Here’s the situation as of 4 March 2026.

SB1782 – HB 1712 was introduced by two representatives from Williamson County, Senator Jack Johnson and Representative Lee Reeves. The amended bill would allow local governments to ban class 1 and class 2 e-bikes and does ban class 3 unless a local government specifically allows them. It also raises the age to ride a class 3 to 16 y/o.

The senate bill is now on the floor of the Senate Thursday March 4

Banning eBikes

There’s a bill in the legislature that could ban e-bikes, so I’m sounding the alarm.

I am writing to everyone who has shown an interest in these bills (or should be interested). This was done rather quickly, so excuse the crude exposition.

Here’s the situation as of 20 February 2026.

Bicyclist Hand Signals

A new state law in 2026 requires new drivers to learn bicyclist hand signals 

The cyclist ahead of you puts her left arm out straight. What does that mean? If you're seeking a driver's license in Tennessee in 2026, you will be required to know that she is signaling a left turn. On January 1st, SB1420 went into effect, requiring new drivers to learn hand signals. Besides being used for cycling, hand signals can also be used for cars without working turn signals. Read more here.

Nashville BPAC, Second Annual Report

Nashville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

December 31, 2025

Dear Mayor O’Connell and Members of the Metropolitan Council, 

We are pleased to submit the second annual report of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC), pursuant to MCL Section 2.153.040(C).

Bruce Day

Bruce Day is a 25-year bicycle advocate as corporate charter founder for State of Tennessee in Bike/Walk Tennessee, a member of Hendersonville Greenway Committee, and one of the founders of the FOGBEES. 

On December 2, Bruce lost is wife Wilma of  57 years.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 12pm-2pm at Hendersonville Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life will begin at 2pm in the Chapel followed by placement at Hendersonville Memory Gardens.

https://www.hendersonvillefh.com/obituaries/wilma-day-2025

Going on a Bike Tour? Invite GPT

You have to see this! It is absolutely amazing!

Mark Greene asked GPT to plan a bike tour along the Erie Canal. Mark did not tell GPT to actually create the reservations, but he said, "I could have."

https://chatgpt.com/share/68a5a942-31ac-8012-a115-8ed2f61b47e4

For those of us who plan bike tours, we will use GPT.

Bike/Sheriff Meeting

The BEST BIKING IN AMERICA

OUR TRAVEL BLOG - https://benton25.blogspot.com

LOTS of PHOTOS and VIDEOS

Pedaling the Netherlands

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This video https://youtu.be/4TTKmGGIrwA documents everything leading up to the first actual pedal strokes, including the packing list, the bike, route planning, background on the Netherlands, and my first day & night on the ground in Amsterdam and s-Hertogenbosch (aka, Den Bosch).

The BRASS

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BIKE RIDE ACROSS SCENIC SUMNER July 19 at 7:00 AM 1729 Stop Thirty Rd Hendersonville, TN REGISTRATION Knights of Columbus

Please see the below links for Ride with GPS routes. 

- 12.5K https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45261228

- 25   K https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51616848

- 50   K https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43034203

-100  K https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47394031

KIDS' TRIATHLON

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Annual HEAT KIds' Tri Hendersonville YMCA Saturday, August 9 at 7:00 AM Charlene Alcorn is still looking for a few FOGBEES to monitor the race, as in times past. If you're interested, please let Charlene know your shirt size for the volunteer T-shirt. Her # is (615)974-3189

Road Trip with Bike Touring

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It's known as the Bicycle Capital of the World, and we are going to check it out. Actually, it's known for its mountain biking, but Walton town is also pretty good for road biking.     Thirty miles south of Bentonville lies Fayetteville, a road bike town. We're going to search it out also.     Wanna go with us? Here is the scoop.

https://benton25.blogspot.com/

BIG HILL GONE - NEW ROUTES

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In 2023, we lost a beloved friend, Alyssa Milligan, when she was hit by a motorist on Hwy. 100 in Nashville. An avid cyclist and dedicated friend to all, her legacy lives on with this ride. Gladeville Community Center 95 McCrary Road, Gladeville, TN July 14 at 7:00 AM  Lunch at the Community Center. Support: SAG, rest stops, bike racks, bathrooms, mechanical support, cooling stations, hydration, road marshals, and radio com.

YES! I AM a FEW YEARS PAST EIGHTY

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Often I am asked, "Why do you ride a bike?" I answer, "Because I still can!" (Well, most of the time)

Buy yours (or buy me one) on Amazon

NO CRAM in 2025

Friends, Your participation and involvement in CRAM helped to make it a fun and worthwhile event for three decades for the Clarksville Rotary Club. We THANK you for that! However, Clarksville Rotary Club has decided to suspend our Clarksville Rotary Annual Metric (CRAM) for now. Again, thank you for your support and commitment to CRAM. We appreciate you!

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New SAFER Bike Route from Memorial to Sanders Ferry Parks

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Hendersonville's new Sanders Ferry Greenway Trail is fantastic. However, some feel the trail's connection from Mallard Point Park to Hickory Heights is dangerous for bicycle use. We recommend two alternate routes.  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50810582 The RED line is the original trail. The GREEN line is the Day Alternative. The BLUE line is the Evans Alternative. The City has re-marked/signed the BLUE Alternative

NATIONAL BIKE TO WORK DAY

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National Bike to Work Day is an annual event that encourages people to commute by bicycle instead of driving, promoting healthier lifestyles and environmental benefits.     It is celebrated on the third Friday of May as part of National Bike Month, with various activities and support from local organizations.

FIRST SPRING TOUR

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Twenty years ago, we (Dave, Tom, and Bruce) wore Biker's Choice jerseys. This picture was taken in May 2007 on our way to the Montgomery Bell State Park.     It became FOGBEES' first spring tour. Inviting our non-biking spouses to meet and join us at the lodge became a FOGBEE tradition.

FOGBEE BIKE TOURS

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BENTONVILLE TOUR ERIE TRAIL TOUR SEQUATCHIE TOUR

TOUR de NASH

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Walk Bike Nashville's 21st Annual Tour de Nash 7 a.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025 Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park Nashville's largest urban bike ride serves as Walk Bike Nashville’s major fundraiser.

THE MILLIGAN

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The Big Hill Challenge is now  The Milligan, a bike ride event on  June 14, 2025 in Watertown, TN. The Milligan bike ride honors the memory of Alyssa Milligan, a beloved member of the Veloteers Bicycle Club and an avid cyclist who was killed by a motorist while cycling on September 8th, 2023.

PHOTOS and VIDEOS for 2025 PEDAL FOR PAWS

Watch the video of the 2025 Pedal for Paws and enjoy the FOGBEE photo history of the event. PHOTO GALLERY

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GALLATIN ROAD

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Notice the edge on the side of the berm in Gallatin Rd in Hendersonville, not the idiotic location of the rubble but the scrape of the grass. The County/State has cleaned the bike lane. Really!      Over the last decade, I can't remember it being cleaned. It had become such a mess that has been almost unsafe for bicycle use.

POTENTIAL eBIKE THEFT?

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FYI, I think someone tried to steal my bike at WHPizza today. All four tie-down straps were undone, and the bike was off the holders. Fortunately, it was cable-locked on the rack.      I’m also fortunate it didn’t fall off. As I went a mile down the road, I noticed an unusual bounce, and it appeared there were no tie-downs. Be careful if your bike is out on a rack!

Erie Canal Bike Tour

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Join Mark Greene and Bruce on bike trip from Buffalo to Manhattan this September/October. They’d love you to join them for any or all of it!      This will not be Bikepacking. Mark will start looking for lodgings in June. Mark - 703-408-0512

Here is Mark's PRELIMINARY Schedule

A LITTLE FOGBEE PAWS MEMORABILIA

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The first Pedal for Paws was created on April 9, 2011, by FOGBEES Curtis McMahon and Bob Glutting. Here are a few FOGBEE blogs to jog your memories. Bob's FOGBEE Post Report THEN CAME THE RAINS

PEDAL for PAWS 2025

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After a reschedule, Pedal for Paws got started on Sunday. Behind all the chatter is the National Anthem     Unfortunately, it got cold and wet for a lot of dedicated cyclists.     The attached video is a short snippet. In a month, watch this blog for the complete video.

PEDAL FOR PAWS - SATURDAY

RAIN DELAY - PEDAL FOR PAWS

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PEDAL FOR PAWS RESCHEDULED UNTIL SUNDAY MAY 4, 2025

PEDAL FOR PAW'S CHOICE

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Please join us for our early PEDAL FOR PAWS packet pickup Thursday, May 1st, 5pm to 7pm Biker's Choice 709 West Main Hendersonville, TN 37075

PRINCE PIZZA for PEDAL FOR PAWS

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Please join us for our early PEDAL FOR PAWS packet pickup Wednesday, April 30th, 5pm to 7pm Prince Street Pizza 123 Prince St. Gallatin, TN 37066

BEFORE FOGBEES WE WERE THE YAZOO PATROL - ALMOST

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Please join us for our early PEDAL FOR PAWS packet pickup party  Yazoo Brewing Company  Tuesday, April 29th, 5pm to 7pm Yazoo Brewery 900 River Bluff Dr. Madison, TN 37115

REMEMBER THE CREATION OF USBR-23

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It was a long time plan of Bruce Day to connect an OFFICIAL bike route from Kentucky to Alabama and with Dave Shumaker and Adventure Cycling Association they did the job. Click here for the whole story

GETTING PEDAL FOR PAWS BICYCLISTS READY

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MAY 3, 2025 Gallatin Civic Center REGISTER NOW