I read an interesting article about San Francisco’s bicycle safety efforts in light of the more complex problem regarding driver attitudes about cyclists and vice versa. “[I]t’s all too common for motorists to become irate at cyclists, and vice-versa, giving rise to aggressive exchanges, unfriendly gestures, bitter resentments, and worse. Sometimes, much worse.”
There are ways we can all, as drivers and cyclists, make the road safe for our fellow users.
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A window into the Tour and the photographers trying to cover the race. Fabulous! LINK to NY Times blog
Is your pedal included in the recall?
In 2008, LOOK issued a recall for all LOOK KEO chromoly axle models that were manufactured prior to January 2006. A design defect may cause the axle to crack and break, which poses a fall hazard to the rider. If you ride these pedals, check to see if your year/model is included in this recall. LOOK’s website provides specific instructions for identifying the recalled pedals.
The June edition of Bicycle Magazine featured an article with tips on how to safely drive around cyclists. If you’re not a subscriber, check out the slideshow of images on their website.
There’s also an informative slideshow addressing how to avoid some types of bicycle crashes.
I created these stickers after seeing similar ones in cab windows in Boston. The idea is that the sticker will remind passengers to “watch for bikes” when they open the door into traffic in an effort to prevent dooring a cyclist. I think this is a great idea, so I’m bringing it to Seattle. I put a sticker on the inside of my front passenger door to remind me to check my blind spot when turning. If you would use these stickers, want to place a stack at your place of business, or have suggestions for getting the word out, comment on this post and I’ll get in touch with you.
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