#cycling-safety

#cycling-safety

Safety and comfort are paramount for cycling, and having the right gear can enhance the experience significantly. From visibility to weather protection, every accessory serves a purpose.

The battle over public access against private property rights highlights community concerns of wealthy landowners blocking pathways that allow locals to enjoy public spaces.

A quality, well-fitting helmet is the single most important piece of gear you can wear. If you haven't upgraded in a few years, do it.

Winarske said her husband, who was a coach for Terra Linda High School's mountain bicycle team, had 40 years of bicycling experience. And yet, he was killed at this intersection less than a quarter-mile from our house, Winarske said. That is beyond messed up. This needs to be addressed now.

Cyclists and their loved ones are pledging to sue the city if they are killed or injured on the stretch of Bedford Avenue where Mayor Adams is preparing to rip up three blocks of protected bike lanes.

Cycle Toronto argues the law enabling the government to remove bike lanes is arbitrary and endangers lives. The public interest in cyclist safety is a priority.

I remember one moment clearly. I was riding a quiet stretch of road when I saw a car veering over the white line behind me - heading straight toward me. Because of the mirror, I had just enough time to move off the shoulder...that car would have hit me.

The City of London council announced that black cabs will be permitted to drive through Bank junction again as part of an 18-month trial, citing the need for increased access for those unable to use public transport.

Cycling gloves are more than just an accessory; they're a critical part of your gear. Designed for grip, comfort, and protection, the right gloves can greatly enhance your ride.

"What I would do is sit down with my electeds that are here...determining what's the best way to continue the success that we have been doing in the city."

Studies have shown that a flashing rear light during daylight hours can reduce the chance of a collision by as much as 19%. It cuts through visual clutter in a way a static object simply can't.

The riders need to know how to race. Having a bike computer, data, and radio isn't enough, you need to have a brain.

The ruling allows the Department of Transportation to proceed with a bike lane in Blissville, crucial for community safety and improving cycling conditions in the area.

The Daily News apparently forgot that opening a door into traffic - aka 'dooring' - is illegal, instead allowing the killer van driver whose illegal act killed a cyclist in SoHo to say he was sad.

The Royal Parks charity, overseer of London's royal parks, is promoting a considerate cycling campaign urging cyclists to adhere to a 20mph speed limit to enhance safety.

Emergency services were called to East India Dock Road, at around 10.15am today (April 19) after a crash involving a car and a bike.

People who behave like that are not welcome on the race as far as I'm concerned. Cycling is a sport where you can get close to the athletes and that makes us unique compared to many other sports.