-
IN MEMORY OF
All Cyclists
who were killed while biking
The Ghost Rider's Bike Most Popular
- Jamis Coda Sport 2011 Model: First Impressions
- Carbon Bicycle Forks: Cautions, Facts and Misconceptions
- The Ghost Rider's Bike
- Quest for a Sub-$1000 Steel Bicycle
- Bamboo Bicycles: Exotic Luxury and Basic Transportation
- Motor Vehicle Homicide Only Applies When a Cyclist is Prominent
- Understanding Gender Imbalance in Bicycling
- Bike Rack or Art?
-
Recent Posts
- Turning The Loss Of Cycling Ability Into A Gain
- Pedestrians Are Not A Uniform Group
- As Bicycles Get Smarter Will Bikers Get Dumber?
- Bicycle Bandits Should Avoid Motor Vehicles
- With The Advent Of Motorized Vehicles Came The Concept Of Traveling Out Of The Way
- Humans Creating Divisions Among Themselves And Drawing Comparisons
- When Is Being Seated Not Sitting?
- Motorcycle And Bicycle Interactions
- Designing Affordable Bicycle Components For Transportation And Practicality
- Everyday People Thinking Up New Uses For Bicycles
- Knowledge, Technology And Social Networking Converge To Recover A Stolen Bicycle
- A Cyclist Who Should Give Thanks On Days Other Than Thanksgiving Day
- Misinterpreting Statistics To Show Cyclists As Causing More Bike-Car Crashes Than Drivers
- Capitalizing On The Death Of Cyclists
Recent Comments
- Ben on Bicycle Weight Limits
- Ben on Bicycle Weight Limits
- Big A on Bicycle Weight Limits
- zim on Bicycle Weight Limits
- Patrick Do on Bicycle Weight Limits
- Patrick Do on Bicycle Weight Limits
- JB on The Liberal and Conservative Struggle Over Bicycle Infrastructure
- martin hoey on Seizure-Inducing Bicycle Lights
- Ingies on Bicycle Weight Limits
- David on Carbon Bicycle Forks: Cautions, Facts and Misconceptions
Archives
Categories
RSS
-
-
Category Archives: Cycling
Speed Up Slow Down Cyclists
Today I will take a break from the recent discussions on this blog about where cyclists should position themselves when sharing the road with cars, to discuss — OK, rant — about something that really irks me. As a long-time … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Bike Culture, Courteous Bicycling, Cycling Life, Cycling Technique, Maintaining A Pace When Cycling
Comments Off on Speed Up Slow Down Cyclists
Headstarts At Traffic Lights
Despite years of debate, there is still disagreement about where a cyclist should position him or herself when stopping at a traffic light. Different groups of cyclists have arrived at various conclusions about what constitutes the safest and most efficient … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Livable Cities
Tagged Assessing Traffic Patterns, Bicycle Infrastructure, Bicycling Advocacy, Cycling Safety, Giving Cyclists A Head Start, Timing Traffic Lights
Comments Off on Headstarts At Traffic Lights
Bicyclists Are Now Officially Better People
When stumbling upon an article with the title of “Why Riding Your Bike Makes You A Better Person (According To Science)” you must stop and read it. Never mind that it was published on The Huffington Post website, which you … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Cycling Health
Tagged Bicycle Helmet Debate, Cycling Safety, Cyclists Are Better People, Health Benefits Of Cycling, The Science Behind Cycling's Health Benefits
Comments Off on Bicyclists Are Now Officially Better People
Some Fans Think That Taking A Cycling Hero Selfie Is Worth Risking Life And Limb
I have never understood the appeal of selfies. As a photographer, I like to use a camera to shoot photos, not a handheld device. And, I like to set up shots where I will be included in the photo. Non-photographers … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Bicycle Racing, Bike Culture, Taking Selfies With One's Heroes, Tour de France
Comments Off on Some Fans Think That Taking A Cycling Hero Selfie Is Worth Risking Life And Limb
When Or Whether Sidewalks Are For Cycling
Titles can be a tricky thing. Trying to be succinct can alter the meaning of a phrase in unintended ways. Hopefully, that will not be the case with the title of this post. Sidewalks were named for the function they … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Livable Cities
Tagged Bike Culture, Cyclist Rights, Pedestrians Versus Bicycles, Riding A Bike On The Sidewalk, Sharing The Sidewalk
Comments Off on When Or Whether Sidewalks Are For Cycling
Improving Urban Cycling Safety By Giving Yourself An Out
I have been giving a great deal of thought to the riding instruction given to new urban riders by cycling experts. I’m not entirely certain what makes these people experts other than the fact that they have had some training … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Bicycling Advocacy, Cars Sharing The Road With Bicycles, Creating Cycling Safety By Leaving Yourself An Out, Cycling Safety, Strategic Riding, Taking The Lane
Comments Off on Improving Urban Cycling Safety By Giving Yourself An Out
Can Cyclists Always Recognize Who Belongs In The Bike Lane?
Most of us expect bicycles to use bike lanes and cars to stay out. Of course, things don’t always work out that way. This annoys cyclists, especially when they are impeded in their progress or come close to crashing due … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Cycling Safety, Cyclist Rights, Reserving Bike Lanes For Bicycles, Scooters In Bike Lanes, Sharing The Road, Traffic Laws
Comments Off on Can Cyclists Always Recognize Who Belongs In The Bike Lane?
Someone Thinks That Drivers Are Dumber Than We Do
Regular readers of this blog will recall the post I wrote a few days ago about the difference between bicycling advocates’ agendas and bicyclists’ interests. In that post, I mentioned a comment I received from a regular reader who, like … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Bicycling Advocacy, Cars Sharing The Road With Bicycles, Humorous Driver's Manuals, Massachusetts Registry Of Motor Vehicles, Sharing The Lane, Sharing The Road, State Produced Driver's Manuals
Comments Off on Someone Thinks That Drivers Are Dumber Than We Do
Bicycling Advocates’ Agendas Versus Bicyclists’ Interests
I am a cyclist. Riding is what I do. It is what I have done for decades, and what I intend to do for decades to come. The miles I have put in have taught me a great deal beyond … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Livable Cities
Tagged Bicycle Infrastructure, Bicycling Advocacy, Boston Cyclists Sharing The Lane With Cars, Cars Sharing The Road With Bicycles, Cooperation Between Bicycles And Cars, Cycling Safety, Cyclist Rights, Riding A Bicycle In Boston, Traffic Laws
Comments Off on Bicycling Advocates’ Agendas Versus Bicyclists’ Interests
