eNews Update 07-22-11 - Bike vs. Car Challenge Day

Paid political advertisement, paid for and sponsored by the Alachua County Republican Party, PO Box 358536, Gainesville, Fl 32635, independent of any candidate.

Alex, Here Are Your Rules and Route For Today's Multi-Modal Experiment

Ok, Alex, after some great suggestions from the community, I have the route and rules.

First, let me say something about the route. The Mayor's bicycle vs. car challenge didn't do anything. He had simulated stops, but he wasn't carrying anything. He didn't have to drop anything off, and he didn't have to pick anything up. Why run a route with stops if you don't really have anything to do? Moreover, if you didn't have a bicycle, and had to communicate with 7 different people but didn't have anything to pick up or drop off, wouldn't you do it by phone and not have gotten into a car to begin with?

Our course will be different than that.

The Rules:

1. We must follow all rules of the roadway. No rolling through stop signs, no crossing against lights, etc.

2. Safety (especially your safety) is first and foremost in my mind. I will have a volunteer following you, and they will have Gatorade with them. If the heat becomes too much, please stop, signal the volunteer, load the bike in the back of their truck and they will take you back to your office.

3. You must wear your normal business attire, not bicycle clothes. As discussed, the only exception is that you can wear your bicycle shoes.

The Vehicles:

Alex's Bike

Stafford's Truck

The Course:

1. We will start at your office in Thornebrook, head to 43rd, travel north to the Hunters Crossing. Since our business account is at that M&S Bank, we will stop there for 2 minutes to simulate making a deposit.

2. After leaving M&S, go to the Quality Cleaners and pick up some clothes.

3. From there, go into Publix and pick up a carton of ice cream and a carton of eggs.

The first three stops are a gimme for you because they are all in the same shopping complex. The rest of the route gets a little more challenging.

4. After leaving Hunters Crossing, continue north on 43rd to 441. Take 441 South to L&S Auto Trim. I believe you have something that you need to pick up from there. I will do the same.

5. From there, continue heading north to Home Depot. Pick up a 2x4.

6. After leaving Home Depot, head back down 53rd to 43rd, and take 43rd back to your office.

Along the way, we will check in with Talk Of The Town and give regular updates on our progress.

You have been smack talking about how you are going to win. Remember, I said this was real world. Let me see you win hauling a 2x4, clothes and ice cream and eggs. When you get back to the office, we can toast my victory with some ice cream. Don't worry, my carton of ice cream will still be good. Actually, you can have the ice cream. I'm still on a diet.

Stafford

What: ACREC's Bicycle vs. Car Challenge

When: Firday, July 22nd at Noon

Where: Gainesville - Listen in to Star 99.5, Jake and

Ed's show for live coverage.

Bike vs. Car Challenge Article By Ed Braddy

Ed Braddy, the Executive Director of The American Dream Coaltion just wrote a pretty good article about the Bike vs. Car Challenge that examines some of the larger issues, including what the progressives are trying to prove by constantly holding these challenges.

The Bicycle Overlords
By Ed Braddy

07-21-11

If you sometimes scratch your head while sitting in traffic and ask yourself why transportation planners and local political leaders make such odd decisions that result in more congestion, wasted fuel, and increased pollution, you may want to check out the urban planning doctrine called Smart Growth (or, New Urbanism) that is the current fad in many communities across the country. Chances are, your local government is fully wedded to it already.

One tactic used by Smart Growthers and other high density/anti-automobile utopians is to prod local governments into putting on annual Bike vs Car contests in which the routes are selected to enable the bicyclist to win. The message: bicycling is not just a 'legitimate' commuting option but a superior one. Now if someone wants to commute by bicycle, tricycle or even unicycle, more power to them. But not more governmental power to them.

2011 Ronald Reagan Black Tie and Blue Jeans BBQ With Ted Nugent

Tickets are going fast for Black Tie and Blue Jeans. Order your tickets now.

The Alachua County Republican Party has aimed to set itself apart by bringing in interesting and exciting speakers. From David Limbaugh to Ann Coulter, and Alveda King to Former Iraqi General Georges Sada, Sean Hannity, Lt. Col. Oliver North and Laura Ingraham it has been our goal to set the standard for exciting and innovative speakers. The Ronald Reagan Black Tie and Blue Jeans BBQ is one of the largest annual Republican events in the State.

In keeping with that goal, we are proud to announce that our keynote speaker for the 9th Annual Ronald Reagan Black Tie and Blue Jeans BBQ will be The Motor City Madman, Uncle Ted: TED NUGENT!

Ted Nugent - An American Legend

The 2011 Black Tie and Blue Jeans BBQ with Ted Nugent is on Thursday, October 6th. Tickets are on sale, now, and already selling fast. For complete event information and to purchase tickets, online, go to:

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You can also call us at 352-275-5003 or 352-281-1705 or email us at:

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Throughout his lengthy career, legendary guitarist, Ted Nugent, has reveled in the criticism that always seems to come from his patriotic straight-talk. While there's no denying his exceptional talent on the six-string, his knack for penning arena rock anthems, or his standing as one of rock's top live acts, it's his non-musical endeavors that have caused the most consternation from his detractors (his conservative beliefs and his 2nd Amendment advocacy). But by the same token, Nugent is a family man and one of the few hard rockers who has admirably stuck by his lifelong anti-drugs and anti-drink stance throughout his career.

Ted doesn't just limit himself to music and hunting, he's very outspoken when it come to other issues that hit close to home including politics, the Second Amendment and crime.

He's received the James Fenimore Cooper Award for his many accomplishments in the field of writing and for his amazing work promoting American hunting and outdoor heritage. His top rated show on Outdoor Channel, Ted Nugent Spirit of the Wild, is the four-time winner of the People's Choice Best Hunting Show Golden Moose Award. The North American Hunting Club named Ted the #1 Hunt Partner and he's the winner of the first-ever ATV Image Award. It was presented to Ted by ATV Industry Magazine in 2004 for his commitment to outdoor life, hunting and recreation.

At 61, Ted has no plans of slowing down. Ted's a loving husband to his wife Shemane and a devoted father to his daughters Starr and Sasha and sons Toby and Rocco.

As busy as he is, he's doing what he loves. Ted said it best, "I really have the American dream licked."

What: The Ronald Reagan Black Tie and Blue Jeans BBQ

When: October 6th, 2011 - Doors Open at 5:00 P.M.

Where: Canterbury Equestrian Show Place

23100 West Newberry Road, Newberry, Fl

How Much: Benefactor $125, Patron $85, Partner $65, Student $45

More Info: http://www.BlackTieAndBlueJeans.com

Info Sheet: http://www.BlackTieAndBlueJeans.com/BTBJEvents.pdf

Note - Tickets purchased are a contribution to the Alachua County Republican Executive Committee.

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