Riding a bicycle is efficient, healthy, and fun.  As  a 35-year transportation professional and lifelong cyclist, I think that a greater emphasis on bicycle riding would improve the quality of life in all of our communities.   The California Dream Ride helps to improve bicycling safety by supporting Calbike's grassroots efforts for better bikeways, education, and practical "share the road" advocacy.  I think we can make California a safer place to enjoy all of the benefits of cycling.