. >> as cycling has grown in popularity, there has beente grear concern about safety. you're aware of the cases that we have covered, the unfortunate incidents in the news. is d.c.etting to the point where we're embracing this as part of our culture an, you know, oare bikers and drivers starting to gain an acceptance of one another? would you say? >> well, i think that biking is not going anywhere. so pedestrians, cyclists, motorists need to be cautiou over the last three years, we raced over $100,000 for the program which is aimed at cre e creating safer streets for ve eone. >> okay. >> with all of the city -- bike ridem share prograe have implemented, along with e mayor's office and bike lanes that are now on thecity streets, i think there has been a strong embrace for that culture here in the district. >> all right. so this is a ride, rain or shine. tell us about registtion and the fees. >> so you can register online at d.c. bikeride.com, registration is $70. we have discounted registratio for kids 8 to 17. $25. and khends 3 to 7 ride for free. >>glad that you can r