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Category Archives: Cycling
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
Posted in Cycling
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
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Bicycle Locks, Cycling Life, Innovations In Bicycle Design, Self-Locking Bicycles
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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
Posted in Cycling, Livable Cities
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
Posted in Cycling
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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Cyclist Drivers Running Interference For Cyclist Bikers
Driving is very different when you ride a bike in addition to driving a car. This dual identity allows you to see the road not only as a driver, but as a cyclist. Both perspectives often come into play, simultaneously, … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycle Laws, Cars Sharing The Road With Bicycles, Cycling Safety, Cyclist Rights, Determing Which Vehicle Has The Right Of Way, Drivers Protecting Cyclists, Traffic Laws
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The Ins And Outs Of Parking Rule Enforcement For Bicycles
One of the perks of riding a bicycle is not having to worry about finding a parking space. Bikes are small and can be brought onto the sidewalk, so once a cyclist reaches his or her destination, the main problem … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycle Infrastructure, Bicycle Parking Rules, Traffic Laws
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Should A Cyclist Give Advice When Safety Is In Question?
When you ride a bike as much as I do, you see almost every kind of riding at least once. Sometimes it seems as if there are as many ways to ride a bicycle as there are cyclists. Each one … Continue reading
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Tagged Cycling Advice, Cycling Life, Cycling Safety, Warning Cyclists About Dangers On The Road
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Bicycling Experience And The Development Of Strategies
A conversation has been underway on this blog about where cyclists should position themselves on the road for safety and efficient riding. Comments on this subject have spanned across several posts. One of the problems with having a scattered discussion … Continue reading
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Tagged Cycling Safety, Developing Bicycling Strategies, Learning To Ride A Bicycle In Traffic, The Bicycling Strategies Of Experienced Cyclists
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