High schoolers pull a bike-share prank

Over in Rockford, IL, some high school seniors pulled an epic prank.  They collected a bunch of LimeBikes - it's a bike-share where bikes don't have to be locked into a station - and parked them in the high school parking lot - one bike to each parking space.

Not only is it a quality harmless prank... it also does a good job of illustrating how much space is required for automobile parking.  According to the story (HERE), "Everybody had a good laugh, and the students moved the bikes to a single spot on the lot later in the day."

(I've heard of these "LimeBikes" before.  Evidently it's a relatively new venture - and they have lots of startup capital.  Based on the way it operates, with bikes NOT being secured, I can't imagine it's financially feasible - if there's not some way to secure the bikes, seems to me they will need to be replaced too regularly.)

Boise Bike Week - May 13-19

I hope my fellow Boise-area riders will be able to participate in some of the events of Boise Bike Week, which begins on Sunday, May 13.  List of events can be seen HERE.  (I'm not a big fan of gatherings, group events, festivals, etc. ... but I'm supportive of "the cause," in this particular case.)

(Also, local riders / party fans should be aware... apparently the plug has been pulled on the traditional August Tour de Fat.  You may recall that there was considerable heartburn last year, when it was relocated from Ann Morrison Park to the old State Penitentiary grounds, and admission charged for some of the events.  It's a shame - over the years, it raised a lot of money for local bicycle-related nonprofits as well as being a gathering for THOUSANDS of local bike riders of every stripe.)

No overt mention of a Pedal Power Parade (traditionally a favorite event for myself and grandkids), but the "Finale Party" appears to include a scenic-route to the party.

Bonnie went with me last year... maybe this year I can take little brother Clyde.