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 27, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Fake Speed Bumps For Traffic Calming
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are trying a new tactic to discourage speeding and calm traffic in some corridors: Fake speed bumps. The optical illusion is described as “a flat piece of blue, white and orange plastic that is … Continue reading
June 23, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Beware Cars With Bumper Stickers – Study
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 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
May 2, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Let’s Talk About Tax Base
Shamelessly stolen from Bicycle Retailer, a good source for this kind of thing: This chart proves a few things I’ve been saying all along, one of which is that it’s fair to assume many cyclists are regular contributors into the … Continue reading