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Tag Archives: Cycling Safety
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
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Cycling Safety, Developing Bicycling Strategies, Learning To Ride A Bicycle In Traffic, The Bicycling Strategies Of Experienced Cyclists
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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
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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
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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
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Tagged Bicycling Advocacy, Cars Sharing The Road With Bicycles, Creating Cycling Safety By Leaving Yourself An Out, Cycling Safety, Strategic Riding, Taking The Lane
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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
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Tagged Cycling Safety, Cyclist Rights, Reserving Bike Lanes For Bicycles, Scooters In Bike Lanes, Sharing The Road, Traffic Laws
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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
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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
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Reading Comprehension Levels And Bicycling Blogs
Bicycling does not seem to be a difficult subject to understand. Nonetheless, most blogs are written on a third grade level (which — for my non-American readers — is one of the earliest school grades in the U.S.) — and … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycling Advocacy, Cars Sharing The Road With Bicycles, Cycling Safety, Cyclist Rights, Motorist Hostility Towards Bicyclists, Reading Comprehension Skills And Grasping Concepts, Taking The Lane, Using Judgment To Know When To Take The Lane In Cycling
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Cars Creating Lanes
Drivers! What are they thinking?! That’s the problem. They’re not thinking. Not a day goes by when I don’t get stuck with my bike wedged between a car and a curb because the car directly in front of me decided … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycles Riding Alongside Cars, Cars Sharing The Road With Bicycles, Cycling Safety, Imaginary Bike Lanes
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Unexpected Flaws In A Cyclist’s Path Can Cause Disastrous Consequences
I almost missed an interesting article because of its generic title: “Injured cyclist calls for more bike-friendly city.” Surely the guy who wrote this article could not have known much about cycling. What injured cyclists would not want the city … Continue reading
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Tagged Cycling Safety, Riding A Bicycle On The Sidewalk, Road Defects Causing Cycling Crashes, Senior Citizen Cyclists, Senior Citizens Racing Bicycles
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Emerging Trends: Roadside Assistance For Bicycles
Years ago, when I was forced to drive more for my job, I was a member of a large roadside assistance company. At that time, the annual cost was quite low, and the benefits were extensive, so I saw it … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycle Roadside Assistance Service, Cycling Safety, Emergency Services For Bicyclists, Rescuing Stranded Cyclists
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