Here is an excellent post by Michael Bluejay about bike safety, with 10 excellent tips on how NOT to get hit with a car by a motorist. It is reprinted here with kind permission. Even after decades of cycling, I learned some new tips from this great article. Important lessons in Bike Safety by Michael Bluejay Read the original article and other bike safety articles at … [Read more...]
Do I Need to Replace My Helmet After a Bicycle Crash?
Understanding the answer to the question whether you need to replace your bike helmet after a crash is crucial and comes from the understanding of the design and structure of a bike helmet as well as its role in protecting one’s head. Importance of Bicycle Helmets The use of bicycle helmets cannot be overstated how important it is in protecting your head. Bicycle helmets … [Read more...]
Best Headphones for Safe Cycling
How do you choose the best headphones for safe cycling? I was concerned that I would be less safe cycling with my ears plugged up. So, I did some research, and was happy to find that there are safer options for headphones while cycling. Not all headphones are the same – some plug up your ears and so are potentially dangerous; others are much safer because they enable you to be … [Read more...]
Rising Cyclist Fatality Rates Raise Concerns in the Seattle Area
Seattle is often praised for its bike-friendly infrastructure, but with an uptick in cyclist fatalities, bike advocacy groups look to add more legislation to mitigate these accidents. A report made by Axios reveals a 15% increase in cycling deaths over the past 5 years. The total is 2.8 bicycle-related fatalities per million Seattle residents. This is just above the national … [Read more...]
How to Use Bike Reflectors to Be More Visible
Here's a post by Jim Evans, all about how to use reflectors on your bike to be more visible to other road users. This is a cheap and easy way to make cycling in the dark safer. Riding a bike at night can be a great experience at times. The air is crisp, the stars are out, and the decibel level is lowered. Other times, it may be raining, or you may be sharing the road with … [Read more...]
