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Author Archives: IsolateCyclist
Turning The Loss Of Cycling Ability Into A Gain
Life starts with almost unlimited and unknown potential. A newborn is a mystery in that he or she might be anyone, might do anything and might even make a difference in the world we live in. But, the farther along … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Livable Cities
Tagged Bicycling Advocacy, Bicycling For All Ages, Helping The Elderly To Participate In Bicycling, Meeting The Needs Of The Elderly
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Pedestrians Are Not A Uniform Group
Road planners tend to look at road design, efficiency, and cost first. Road users themselves, are something of an afterthought, if thought of at all. The problem with this approach is that it omits the most important thing of all, … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Livable Cities
Tagged Elderly Pedestrians, Sharing The Road, Vulnerable Road Users
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As Bicycles Get Smarter Will Bikers Get Dumber?
In recent years, there has been a lot of talk about intelligent bicycles. What is meant by “intelligent” is never clearly defined, but it implies that the bicycle has the ability to do something beyond rolling along on two tires. … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Cycling Health
Tagged Bicycling Injuries In The Elderly, Computerized Bicycle Safety, Electric Bicycles, Intelligent Bicycles
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Bicycle Bandits Should Avoid Motor Vehicles
Surprisingly, the use of a bicycle as a getaway vehicle is on the rise. This is probably because robbers can’t flee quickly enough on foot, and a motor vehicle would be too easy to identify. A bicycle provides the best … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Alternative Uses For Bicycles, Bicycles Used In The Commission Of Crimes, Traffic Laws
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With The Advent Of Motorized Vehicles Came The Concept Of Traveling Out Of The Way
One thing about riding a bicycle is that most cyclists try to find the most direct route to their destination. The shorter the route, the easier it will be physically, barring the existence of steep hills, for them to get … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Detours, Efficient Bicycling, Package Tracking Mysteries, Traveling Out Of One's Way
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Humans Creating Divisions Among Themselves And Drawing Comparisons
If there’s one thing humans like to do, it’s categorize people. Everything from race to religion, height, weight, age, gender, ethnicity, ability, talent and achievement — to name a few — are considered. Once everyone is classified into at least … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Comparing Bicyclists From Different Regions, Divisions Among Bicyclists, Strava Statistics
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When Is Being Seated Not Sitting?
As a photographer, I tend to see the world as an interesting and ever-changing collection of “interesting shots.” These shots do not include selfies. For while selfies can loosely be defined as photos, they do not reflect the photographer’s eye … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Bicycle Commuting, Capturing The Photographer's Vision, Cycling Life, Impressions, Sedentary Lifestyles, Sitting While In Motion
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Motorcycle And Bicycle Interactions
Most discussions about bicycles on the roads revolve around their interactions with cars. Cars are the dominant and most abundant vehicles on the roads, and bicycles are the most vulnerable and least prevalent vehicles on the roads. So, naturally, given … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Other Modes Of Transportation
Tagged Bicycles Sharing The Road With Motorcycles, Bicycling Advocacy, Motorcycle Versus Bicycle Collisions, Sharing The Road, Traffic Laws
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Designing Affordable Bicycle Components For Transportation And Practicality
In the U.S., bicycle components are often seen as luxury items. All sorts of fancy, high tech designs have been created in the name of precision and shaving weight off of the bike. None of these components are designed with … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycle Commuting, Bicycle Components Manufactured From Common Parts, Bicycles As Transportation, Bicycling Advocacy, Making Bicycling More Affordable, Sustainable Bicycle Transportation
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Everyday People Thinking Up New Uses For Bicycles
From even a cursory exploration of the subject, it would seem that there are a finite number of uses for a bicycle. Technically speaking, there are. But, just when it seemed as if we had exhausted all options, someone thought … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycles As Transportation, Bike Culture, Hunting On A Bicycle, New Uses For Bicycles
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