Boozing and Bad Behavior Bring Trouble for The Taco Ride

Council Bluffs, IA- Every Thursday night, you'll find hundreds of cyclists riding the 10 mile trek from Council Bluffs to the Mineola Steakhouse on the Wabash Trace Trail. But last week, more than 2,000 riders showed up. Many complaints about drunk riders and others using drugs on the trail came into the Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Department. Sgt. Duane Richie says,"There were numerous requests that we be here."

Deputies showed up on the trail on bikes, ATV's and a brand new RTV to enforce the law of open containers. A half mile in, they found a couple of cyclists sipping on a brew. Because many of the riders are unaware of the law, they gave out warnings and asked riders to dump out the beer.

Regulars on the ride say last week's drunken party with thousands of people was not the norm and deputies agree. One rider says, "With that many people and many of them inebriated, there is potential for an accident. But I am not going to let some inexperienced riders spoil my fun."

Deputies say leave the beer at home.

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After being at the taco ride the last few weeks, there needs to be some Ride Right Education on proper bicycle behavior and etiquette…Rule #1 is to never stop in the middle of the path.

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Beginning is such a delicate time

Couple of days ago Eric emailed me with link to this very blog. Since he has sweet stache and rides like 7billion bikes (not at the same time that would be a record) I figured what the hell I might as well contribute my 2 cents. While riding around last night we talked about some ideas and purpose of this site. I believe the purpose was explained by EB in one the earlier posts. The only thing I would like to share today is probably the one the reason I ride my bike. One of many reasons …So go and find your pedal adventure