I've been buzzing with activity since I walked out the door this morning.
My friends who provide cyclists, commuters and walkers with breakfast on the bridge adjourned for the first breakfast of 2010. Four or five of us chatted at the south end of the Walnut St. Bridge over two thermoses of coffee, the highly celebrated cheese Danishes and Q's organic, free-range, super delicious apple cinnamon muffins. Meanwhile some construction-looking folks looked at us with a cocked head—especially me, in what C deemed my GPS-lookalike outfit—as we convened over our morning delicacies.
Outdoor Chattanooga also provides a Bike to Work breakfast the first Friday of every month. During warm months, we usually meet at the end of the walking bridge. With the closure of the bridge and the onset of cold weather, however, we were forced into the luxurious OC building in Coolidge Park.
At recent Bike to Work meetings, and now the every-Friday Breakfast on the Bridge, the hot topic has been the re-opening of the Walnut Street Bridge. Sadly, it's been closed for resurfacing and renovations since December and is scheduled to re-open in May. My fellow commuters and I have mourned the loss of this safe, efficient and FUN ride across the river. The bridge not only serves as a safe pedestrian route but is a nice place to take in the beauty of the river, mountains and city. All that—from one spot!
In other commuter news, Chattarati is going to post my response to Chattanooga's designation from Bicycling magazine! Will link with more information soon.
Tomorrow, come out to Outdoor Chattanooga and Coolidge Park for the outdoor expo, gear swap and Green Festival. Then at 4:30, hop on your trusty steeds and ride out to Moccasin Bend Brewing for the start of Tour de Brews, an event that combines my two favorite things—beer and bicycles!
I'm looking forward to a full, sunny spring weekend. Hello, Friday. Thank goodness you're here.
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