May 9, 2018
by julie
Comments Off on Helmets Shouldn’t Be A Question in the Snelling-Summit Bike Fatality
Today, in St. Paul, a cyclist was killed when hit by a school bus. The accident happened at Snelling and Summit, which is a complex intersection involving service roads. You can get a sense of it from this Google map: … Continue reading
April 27, 2012
by julie
Comments Off on Physics, the Law & Tragedy
Another cyclist fatality is in the news, this time in the suburbs, where a 17-year-old was hit by a car when leaving church. As usual, the news coverage has been very conscientious about making sure we know the helmet status … Continue reading
April 12, 2012
by julie
Comments Off on Minneapolis Family Bike Rodeo Alert!
In today’s moment of blatant self-interest, I direct your attention to this weekend’s Artcrank grand opening. As part of the festivities, the bike-friendly folk at Clockwork Active Media Systems are hosting a pre-party for families and kids. Part of the … Continue reading
March 5, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Riding With Kids: Teaching Children to Ride
A friend Tweeted this video the other day, and I feel the need to share. This is an excellent video about teaching a child to ride a bicycle on his/her own. The techniques shown would work equally well as part … Continue reading
March 2, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Safe Kids Anoka County Plans 2011 Bike Helmet Events
For people who live in or near Anoka County, Safe Kids Anoka County have announced the dates for their 2011 bicycle helmet sale and fitting events. Bike helmets will be available for both adults and children for a mere $12 … Continue reading