I think I agree with Aira.  When I’m riding, I don’t have fear. It’s not fear that keeps me safe. It’s knowing what to look for, and then looking for it. Considering hazardous scenarios before they develop and either keeping them from happening, or getting out of the way when they do.

Example, I’m not afraid of pot holes or dogs, I’m aware and prepared for them.  Maybe after I get hit by a coal truck I’ll change my mind.

From: bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On Behalf Of Aira Loren Burkhart
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 3:03 PM
To: Morgantown Bike Board
Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Another election!

I don't mind the "without fear" or "fearlessly". because really, when I ride in the road (in most circumstances), I am not any more afraid than a person is while driving a car. I used to be afraid when I first started riding and now not, ergo, aira is now more "fearless". I expect that most of us only feel the rush of fear when something unusual or dangerous happens, but you would feel that in a car too.

Confident City Cycling ~
Tame your fear with riding skills that reduce the risk of collisions or accidents.


that's a bit wordy, but I think it might be what we mean?
aira

On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 2:46 PM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl@comcast.net> wrote:

Thanks, Alice.  I'm not sure I understand the wording change you're proposing.  Confident City Cycling in stead, less intimidating?   Please give me the wording to put on the card.

Frank

On Oct 19, 2010, at 2:24 PM, Alice Vernon wrote:

I like the third one but do not like the "Cycling without fear"  as Gunnar said.  I ride with confidence but fear as well as it keeps me alive.  What about Confident Cycling in stead, less intimidating?

Alice

On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 12:27 PM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl@comcast.net> wrote:

Bicycle Board Members,

Thanks again to Gary Rodosta for creating the attached options for Confident City Cycling business cards.  There are 4 options in the attached file.  Please vote for the one that you think would be best for making available at local bike shops and other venues at which to advertise our bicycling education program.  Since number 4 is basically a black & white version, please just vote for 1, 2 or 3.

Based on your votes, I'll take the winner to the printer by the end of this week.

Frank

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