Lawson, MO, turns bicyclists away

Bicyclist and newspaper columnist Ed Chasteen of Liberty, MO, reports that he and a group of 25 bicyclists were turned away from downtown Lawson, MO, during a ride Saturday:

Since Bush #1 was in the White House, I've been riding the 50 mile round trip from Liberty to Lawson for biscuits and gravy at Catrick's. Hundreds of times I've ridden up to Catrick's front door, propped my bike against the wall, and stepped inside. Thousands of miles these rides have totaled. Thousands of dollars my biking buddies and I have spent in this place of good food and fellowship.

But not today! . . .

By shortly after nine, I'm a couple of miles this side of Lawson when I see a wave of riders coming toward me, headed back where I've just come from. Marvelous! Another big bunch of riders. Our numbers increase. Hold on! These are my riders. They shout something as they fly by. I can't make it out. I spot two riders up ahead, beside the road. It's Seth and Steve. As I come near, I hear them say, "The police turned us back." My blood pressure peaks. I keep pedalin'. "They won't turn me back," I shout.

Click here to read the rest of the sorry story of Lawson, Missouri, vs. a few cyclists who want to get some breakfast.