August 16, 2008
by julie
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Riding the wrong way – against traffic – is one of the most hazardous acts for a cyclist. Yet, many inexperienced cyclists do it, chiefly because they believe that being able to see traffic oncoming will allow them to react … Continue reading
June 23, 2008
by julie
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A study from Colorado State University suggests that drivers who personalize their cars – think bumper stickers, air fresheners, personalized plates, hula girls on the dashboard – are more prone to road rage. While bicyclists should always watch the traffic … Continue reading
June 20, 2008
by julie
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Photo from the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Because, remember: Those bikes will be the straw breaking that concrete camel’s gusset plates!
June 19, 2008
by julie
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As a follow-up to need-to-knows, I’ve seen some pretty epic bad behavior on bikes lately. I don’t know if these are novices driven to bikes due to gas prices, people who are confident in their immortality, or just plain dumb … Continue reading
June 19, 2008
by julie
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Multiple sources — from bike shops to news sources to anecdotal observation — suggests that bicycling is way up in response to heinous gasoline prices. I suspect this means that people who don’t normally ride much are coming out. If … Continue reading