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Yearly Archives: 2014
The Role Of Bicycle Tourism In A Community’s Acceptance Of Bicycling
Bicycle tourism, although growing in leaps and bounds, is not something we think about when advocating for bicycling or bicycle infrastructure. Bicycling is generally seen as a recreational activity or a mode of transportation. Consequently, arguments for its acceptance are … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Bicycle Infrastructure, Bicycle Tourism, Bicycling Advocacy, Traveling By Bicycle
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Cyclists Taking Risks When No Cars Are In Sight
Cyclists vary considerably in what they consider to be a risk and how much risk they are willing to take. Risk averse riders take virtually no chances. Average riders pick and choose what they are willing to risk. And bold … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Bicycle Commuting, Cycling Safety, Dangerous Cycling Maneuvers, Risk Taking Bicyclists, Weighing Risks
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Cycling Weather Around The Globe
The title of this post is slightly misleading because I have been unable to review this issue around the globe. But, an article I saw about riding in the rain in The Netherlands made me wonder about how cyclists react … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Livable Cities
Tagged Bicycle Infrastructure, Bicycling In The Rain, Bike Culture, Cultural Attitudes Towards Cycling In Foul Weather, Weather
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Bicycle Repair And Liability
Some tragic accidents are the result of a freak accident. Others are the result of negligence on the part of some party. The former is sad, but understandable. The latter is not. An example of a cycling death that is … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycle Brake Failure, Bicycle Repair Shops, Bicyclists Hit By Cars, Cycling Safety
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When A Bicycle Becomes A Lock
Those of us who are active in the cycling world are accustomed to regarding bicycles as vehicles. We see them as a means of transportation. We see them as a form of recreation. And, we see them as an integral … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycle Locks, Cycling Life, Innovations In Bicycle Design, Self-Locking Bicycles
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How Police Accident Reporting Practices Affect Bicyclists And Pedestrians
As if the statistics on car versus bicycle accidents weren’t frightening enough, I recently read the following: “Dart across Washington Street once or twice, and you probably would not pick Boston as the nation’s safest city for pedestrians. Study after … Continue reading
Posted in Livable Cities
Tagged Boston Police Traffic Data Collection Practices, Pedestrian Safety, Sharing The Road, Traffic Accident Under Reporting
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Cycling In America Goes With Privilege Not With Necessity
The article on cycling elitism, which I wrote about a few days, ago piqued my curiosity about who is riding bicycles today and why. My research led me to several articles which confirmed that the majority of cyclists in America … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycle Infrastructure, Bicycling Rates Among American Minority Groups, Bike Culture, Obstacles To Bicycle Use By The Poor, The Desirability Of Cars For Status And Convenience
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Is The Rise Of Cycling Elitism A Result Of Individual Goals Or Infrastructure Evolution?
As I was scrolling through a list of links to current cycling news and blogs, I came across a headline which caught my attention. It was about the rise of an upper class cycling culture. The author of this article … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycling Advocacy, Bike Culture, Changing Bicycle Cultures, Class Struggles In Cycling Advocacy, Cycling Elitism
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Can We Improve Safety For Novice Cyclists By Changing Our Own Positions?
Commenting is an important part of blogging. It gives the author and readers a way to express their impressions and ideas and it facilitates discussion. This blog receives quite a few comments for a personal blog. It may not be … Continue reading
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Tagged Bike Culture, Cycling Safety, Cyclists Helping Other Cyclists, Cyclists Positioning Their Bikes To Protect Cyclists, Novice Cyclist Mistakes, Sharing The Road
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Reflections On Cyclists Using Cars Or Other Means To Protect Cyclists
A few days ago, I wrote a post about cyclist drivers running interference for cyclist bikers. The concept had been on my mind for quite some time. And I knew that my regular readers would be able to relate to … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycling Advocacy, Cars Sharing The Road With Bicycles, Cycling Safety, Cyclists Protecting Cyclists, Drivers Protecting Cyclists, Reflections On Cycling, Starting New Cycling Trends
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