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Some might say it’s harassment.  Some might say it’s needed targeted enforcement.  Others, such as myself, believe it’s a little political showboating.  Whatever the reasoning behind it, the Lexington Police Department, with apparent help from the Kentucky State Troopers (they seem to be moving back into Lexington), made their presence well known in East Fayette County last night.

Up and down Athens-Boonesboro Road, Old 25, and Richmond Road, there were countless traffic stops of both cars and motorcycles.  Police cars were hidden, were out in the open, were speeding, were creeping, and were running in gaggles of twos and threes all night long.  Personally, I’ve never seen such a show of force by any agency.  Although I think it was somewhat of an overkill, I have to admit, it was a pretty cool sight to see.

On the other hand, I think last night had more motorcycles out cruising the roads than I’ve seen in a very long time – also a cool sight to see.  I assume all the activity of both bikes and police had a lot to do with the approaching long holiday weekend.

It’s nice to know the police have our backs (except when I called them over a stolen motorcylce, of course).

In the past, there were dozens and dozens of bikes - now it's empty.

It seems like only yesterday that dozens of us would pull into Sonic on Richmond after a great summer TNR.  We’d arrive and there’d be countless familiar faces (and some new ones too).  The above shot, taken tonight at around 8pm, just shows a desolate place.  I know that Sonic became a popular place while the Parkette was closed, but you’d expect at least a few people hanging around.  Times have changed and so have we.

Thursday nights just aren’t what they used to be.  It’s sad, really.  In the not-too-distant-past, most summer Thursday nights started either at LMS or Hooters with nearly one hundred bikes.  Things ebb and flow, however, and recently it’s just been ebbing.  Hopefully times will change again.

Here are some random shots taken at a few recent TNRs.  Hope to see you next Thursday.