LA living/riding?

[Dave Ferris]

I've been here 40 years. I would not ride a bike on the street regularly, especially commute. My only riding, when not running, is now Mtn. on the fireroads of the Verdugo Mountains in back of my house and an occasional venture out to the Valley to do the Santa Monicas. Or out to Cheeseboro/Ahmanson Ranch.

In my 40 years, I've lost too many friends on the road here. Casual weekend riders, serious athletes and commuters. And this was generally before the texting/ cellphone culture came into existence. Now.........

When you're younger - 20s, 30s, and even to middle 40s - you have more that sense of being fearless and that attitude of -- bring it on man, I'll ride anywhere at any time !

At 65, my feelings are now after seeing all the carnage and people paralyzed for life through the years - the road just ain't worth it.

I wish safe riding for all those that still have the passion.