Ride Boldly!

Bikes, bicycling, and road safety.

February 15, 2011
by julie
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NHTSA Study: Hybrid Cars More Hazardous to Cyclists & Pedestrians

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 14, 2011
by julie
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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

February 14, 2011
by julie
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Transportation Cuts This Week?

Transportation Nation and the League of American Bicyclists are reporting that this week may be critical for budgeted 2011 investments in transportation and infrastructure. House Republicans want to cut nearly $15.5 billion from the section of the budget carrying transportation … Continue reading

February 12, 2011
by julie
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Slowing Down: Embracing Lower Speed Limits For More Complete Streets

This is pretty cool. Strasbourg, France, is planning to reduce speed limits throughout the city to 30km/hour, or about 18mph, as an initiative to protect cyclists and pedestrians. Speed limits in much of the city are already 30km, but drivers … Continue reading