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- Knowledge, Technology And Social Networking Converge To Recover A Stolen Bicycle
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- Misinterpreting Statistics To Show Cyclists As Causing More Bike-Car Crashes Than Drivers
- Capitalizing On The Death Of Cyclists
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Tag Archives: Cycling Safety
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
Posted in Cycling, Livable Cities
Tagged Bicycle Friendly Cities, Bicyclists And Pedestrians Sharing Sidewalks, Cycling Safety, Pedestrian Safety, Permitting Bicycles On Sidewalks
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Out-Of-Line Drivers
Since it has been raining for the past two days, I have spent more time than usual in my car. Urban driving, which is what I was subjected to, is always a slow process, with plenty of time for observation … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Bad Drivers, Cars Sharing The Road With Bicycles, Cycling Safety, Distracted Drivers Holding Up Traffic, Inattentive Drivers
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Visibility When The Sun Is Low In The Sky In Autumn
Visibility is often a problem when driving a car. Many things can reduce visibility. Some of them are man-made and others are caused by nature. Driving in autumn is an example of the latter. Late in the day, the sun … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Cycling Safety, Driving In Low Visibility Situations, Negligent Driving, Solar Glare's Effect On Driving, Traffic Crashes Due To Solar Glare
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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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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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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
Posted in Cycling
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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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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