Pedicabs

I’m a member of the Transportation Licensing Commission which regulates, among other things, scooter/bike share and pedicabs. TLC has a rule that pedicabs are not to use bike lanes.  AFAIK there is no other legal prescription against them  using a bike lane. They are electric and I think meet the definition of an e-bike in the state law (TCA 55-8-301).  Some in the industry want the TLC to change it’s rule.  

Any thoughts on this issue?

It’s being discussed on the Nashville Cyclist reddit group. The pro and cons are listed below as presented on Reddit.

https://www.reddit.com/r/nashvillecyclists/comments/1srb3ex/pedicabs/

Carey Rogers

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.

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

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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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.

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.

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!

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

Today's Thought

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Today's thought is stolen from Fogbee Mark Greene's Facebook. Okay, I almost never look at Facebook, maybe just a few times with Mark. I'm not sure where he found it, but it could be a new FOGBEE icon.

FOGBEES Don't Just Ride Bikes

WHAT's A FOGBEE?

Another Lost in the Past

One of Franklin’s Oldest Restaurants Closes in 2017. It was a fond stop for FOGBEES. I found this poster in my archives. It's a nice memory for many of us.

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In 1984, Henpeck Market opened as a country grocery and general store where people could get a good homestyle meal and a cup of coffee. It was bought and revived at the same time as Franklin's revival. In 2011, it almost closed for good, but Carl Moore, a longtime regular, refused to see it go. He bought it and revitalized and renovated the market to retain its old charm but also allow it to flourish in modern Franklin.

Birth of the FOGBEES

Over twenty years ago, FOGBEES started in Brett's backyard. Doug, Brett, and Tom would ride about 20 miles around Indian Lake Peninsula and then drink beer.       We called ourselves the 'Yazoo Patrol,' hoping we could get free beer from Yazoo Brewery. After no free beer, we became the FOGBEEs.      We then moved to BIG LOEY's pizza which became our club house for several years. Our group grew to almost 200 cyclists.    Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures. This is ChatGPT's best guess. I'm the one with the beard.

OLD JACK IS DAVE's MOTIVATION - DAVE'S OUR MOTIVATION

Our eldest FOGBEE, Dave Irvine at 88, wants us to know "he is not crazy!" Check out his motivational video above. Dave is training in 2025 (or 2026 or 2027) for the "3M Cumberland - Beat the Train."

NASHVILLE BICYCLE FESTIVAL

This event brings together a wide variety of bicycling enthusiasts – from supporters to mechanics, from beginners to experienced cyclists, from commuters to mountain bikers to cargo haulers and more.

Where: South Inglewood Community Center, 1624 Rebecca Street (approach from Moore Street if not on foot/on a bike.)

https://nashvillebikefun.org/event/nashville-bicycle-festival-april-2025/

UNBELIEVABLE FACTS FOR SOME - WHY WE RIDE!

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https://unbelievablefactsblog.com/page/5

How exercise in old age prevents the immune system from declining

TODAY'S THOUGHT