February 28, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Bike Lanes & The Door Zone
I’ve ranted a bit about bike lanes in the past. As I’ve said before: I am not opposed to bike lanes, but so many of them are poorly engineered they create their own hazard by suggesting to well-intentioned cyclists that … Continue reading
February 22, 2011
by julie
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If you read the literature that comes with the average bicycle baby trailer, your reaction to actually hooking it up may be one of panic. Industry standard recommendation is not to even put the kid into a trailer until at … Continue reading
February 15, 2011
by julie
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Quite a bit has been said about hybrid vehicles, particularly about the reduced sound output of their engines. Now, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) weighs in with a report that suggests the incidence of collisions between hybrid vehicles … Continue reading
February 15, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Summary of 2009 Bicycle Fatalities
Normally, I would read through this report and try to summarize it myself, but frankly, this summary rocks my socks so hard I have decided not to bother and just direct everyone to it instead. I shall have a refreshing … Continue reading
February 14, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Pre-Ride Safety Checks for High-End Bicycles
The League of American Bicyclists preaches the ABC QuickCheck via Traffic Skills 101 and other bicycle ed programs. It’s a great check-through that applies to nearly every kind of bicycle on the market. Bicycling magazine has a series of maintenance … Continue reading