A London lorry driver who “carelessly” killed 29-year-old #cyclist Louise Wright in London has been convicted of causing her death by careless driving – but has walked away with a suspended sentence and assorted wrist slaps. This has caused understandable global outrage among many cyclists and non-cyclists who think people should be able to walk or cycle without being violently … [Read more...]
Self driving cars will be better than human drivers, but will need an ethical code
Will self driving cars endanger human lives? Self driving cars are coming, and they are coming fast (but not exceeding the speed limit, of course!). This has provoked a frenzy of concern about how they will behave. More specifically, will self driving cars endanger human lives? I find this ludicrous, given how many people are killed by human drivers. But that said, there is … [Read more...]
What Cyclists Should Do if a Driver Crashes into Them
If you are ever hit by a motorist while cycling, you may be in too much shock to know what to do. This guest post explains the 3 crucial things you should do in this situation. Because a bicycle is considered a vehicle under most state laws in the USA, cyclists are required to follow the same rules of the road as a motor vehicle driver. This includes obeying traffic … [Read more...]
Give us safe bike routes so that EVERYONE can cycle
This is Marj and Dennis, two dedicated cyclists we met on the Lochside Trail on Vancouver Island. A retired couple living in Sidney on Vancouver Island, they cycle the Lochside Trail every day for exercise, and also use their trikes for shopping trips. The Lochside Trail is clearly marked and relatively safe, making it an ideal cycling route. Every time we cycle the … [Read more...]
Is Urban Cycling an Extreme Sport?
It seems to take me almost as long to prepare for my bike commute, as it takes me to actually commute. When I prepare for a bike ride in the city, I remind myself of a medieval knight preparing for battle. Batteries charged? Check! All six lights working? Check! High visibility vest? Check! Reflective stripes on jacket and pants? Check! Protective goggles? … [Read more...]
