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Knowledge, Technology And Social Networking Converge To Recover A Stolen Bicycle
Bicycles, as lightweight objects which can’t be permanently affixed to anything, are an easy target for thieves. Even when they are locked, a determined thief will manage to break them free. It’s a combination of determination on the part of … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Bicycle Theft, Bicycle Thieves, Bike Culture, Recovering Stolen Bikes
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A Cyclist Who Should Give Thanks On Days Other Than Thanksgiving Day
There are some really strange stories on the Internet about cyclists’ experiences. And given that they are posted on the Internet, one has to wonder about their veracity. It isn’t always easy to know who wrote the story, although sometimes … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Bicycle Theft, Cycling Life, Cyclist Confronts Bicycle Thief, Fear Of Bicycle Theft
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Misinterpreting Statistics To Show Cyclists As Causing More Bike-Car Crashes Than Drivers
Yet again, the passage of a 3 foot passing law, designed to protect cyclists as drivers pass them, sparked a debate. This time, the debate ensued in San Diego, California. The argument was over sharing the road, not surprising given … Continue reading
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Tagged Anti-Cycling Views, Bicycle Laws, Bicyclst Versus Car Crash Statistics, Blaming Cyclists For Causing Vehicle Crashes, Cars Sharing The Road With Bicycles
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Capitalizing On The Death Of Cyclists
Sometimes it seems as if advertising people will do anything to sell us their wares. Many of the things they do are outrageous, and if the rest of us did these things, we would be admonished for being unethical or … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Bicycle Helmet Debate, Putting Profit Before Ethics, Sensationalism In Advertising, Using Cyclist Deaths For Promotional Purposes
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Building Sidewalks For Children
What have our societies become when local authorities are forced to apply for grants to build sidewalks for children? While this is a good thing, as it allows the children to engage in healthier options for traveling to school, it … Continue reading
Posted in Livable Cities, Other Modes Of Transportation
Tagged Activities To Curb Childhood Obesity, Bicycle Infrastructure, Bicycling Advocacy, Encouraging Kids To Bike And Walk To School, Grant Money For Building Sidewalks, Livable Cities
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Is An Advertised Bicycle Sting Really A Sting?
Complaints about bad bicycle behavior almost always get a response from the police. Compare this to the many times pedestrians, bicyclists or motorists complain about bad driving; it rarely results in any action at all. In many places, Boston included, … Continue reading
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Tagged Cyclist Profiling, Cyclist Rights, Discrimination Against Cyclists, Targeting Bicyclists For Traffic Violations, Traffic Laws
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Massachusetts Is Home To The Top Biking Community In The Northeast
Sometimes riding a bicycle in the Boston area can make one feel as if bicyclists are not welcome. It’s not just the drivers who create this environment, but the inconsistency in bicycle infrastructure. In some areas, there are decent bike … Continue reading
Posted in Livable Cities
Tagged Bicycle Commuting, Bicycle Friendly Cities, Bicycle Infrastructure, Sharing The Road, Top Biking Communities
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How Cars Affect The Lifestyles Of Certain Populations
Many things about cars are taken for granted. They have been part of our everyday lives for so many years, we can no longer imagine life without them. We see cars as making transportation easier. We see them as providing … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Livable Cities
Tagged Bicycle Friendly Cities, Bicycle Infrastructure, Bike Culture, Cycling Safety, Number Of Men Riding Bicycles Versus Women, Obstacles To Bicycle Use By Women, Percentage Of US Female Cyclists
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When Permitting Bicycling On Sidewalks Turns Into A Debate
I never thought I would see the day when any official would seriously contemplate legally allowing bicyclists to share the sidewalks with pedestrians, particularly in urban areas. Generally, although not in all cases, bicycles are prohibited on sidewalks in business … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycle Friendly Cities, Bicyclists And Pedestrians Sharing Sidewalks, Cycling Safety, Pedestrian Safety, Permitting Bicycles On Sidewalks
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Scoping Out Bike Routes While Driving
Driving in and around cities has got to be one of the most stressful and frustrating experiences anyone can have. Drivers can’t let their guard down for even one minute for fear that a wayward car will lull them into … Continue reading
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Tagged Bike Culture, Locating New Bicycle Routes, Making Roads Bicycle Friendly, Sharing The Road
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