Sadly I was not able to bike to work today.  I know, I know … I had a large box of books to carry to a teacher training session I led this morning, after which I quickly drove (groan) to school for lunch and then my afternoon class.  I guess it’s a measure of how committed I am to bike commuting that the act of driving feels like a let down.  Alas, until I buy a bike trailer, this is what I will occasionally have to do.

But I did manage to attend the open house tonight at West Memorials (perhaps the only combination tombstone showcase/art gallery/meeting space I’ve ever visited) about the Overton Park to Broad Street connecter.  This connector will serve as a bridge between the western end of the Greenline and Overton Park, which will then feed into the proposed bike lanes on North Parkway.  Very exciting to say the least.

Anyway, here’s a few pictures from the event.

This is the scene that greeted me on arrival.  It’s always good to see so many bikes piled up outside.

Upon entering the gallery, I spotted this bike.  Nice grip-tape, yo.

Here’s a somewhat blurry picture of the plans for connecting the Greenline to Overton Park.  Apparently I need a better camera.

And here’s an equally blurry picture of what appears to be a master plan for connecting the Greenline to Overton Park.

And here’s a picture of Anthony vamping for Cort.  Cort’s fiance Emily ducks as to not impede this wonderful moment of local cyclist silliness.

But seriously, biking in Memphis is on a roll.  Apparently there are over 20 miles of bike lanes in the city, far more than the 2+ miles I bike almost every day on Southern (and far more than there were even one year ago).  Perhaps I’ll take some time in the next few weeks to visit these new lanes.