http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/-t1.htm Post safety information here Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:14:13 GMT 10 http://i45.servimg.com/u/f45/12/85/64/87/google10.jpg http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/-t1.htm http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/safety-in-numbers-for-bicycle-riders-t286.htm Randy International research reveals that as cycling participation increases, a cyclist is far less likely to collide with a motor vehicle or suffer injury and death - and what's true for cyclists is true for pedestrians. And it's not simply because there are fewer cars on the roads, but because motorists seem to change their behaviour and drive more safely when they see more cyclists and pedestrians around. Studies in many countries have shown consistently that the number of motorists colliding ... Bike Safety Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:14:13 GMT http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/safety-in-numbers-for-bicycle-riders-t286.htm#303 http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/safety-in-numbers-for-bicycle-riders-t286.htm http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/be-a-good-lookout-t282.htm Randy It's an unwritten rule that the lead rider in a paceline or pack should warn others of dangers in the road. For those who are drafting, potholes and debris are hard to see. Riders shouldn't need to worry about being led into danger. But some people overdo the warning. They yell "Pothole!" "Rock!" or "Dead skunk!" at full volume. Others point at the object with such an animated gesture that they swerve dangerously. Here's a better way to be the eyes of ... Bike Safety Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:48:10 GMT http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/be-a-good-lookout-t282.htm#298 http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/be-a-good-lookout-t282.htm http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/florida-bicycle-law-t262.htm Randy Florida 316.2065 Bicycle regulations.-- (1) Every person propelling a vehicle by human power has all of the rights and all of the duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle under this chapter, except as to special regulations in this chapter, and except as to provisions of this chapter which by their nature can have no application. (2) A person operating a bicycle may not ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto. (3)(a) ... Bike Safety Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:35:03 GMT http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/florida-bicycle-law-t262.htm#272 http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/florida-bicycle-law-t262.htm http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/drive-your-bike-video-t261.htm Randy Here’s a great series of videos that show how to drive your bike. Particularly helpful are the parts of the video that show you how to negotiate freeway on-ramps and left-turn only lanes! Great stuff. It also stars my friend and neighbor here in the LBC. Source: Bike Commuter Bike Safety Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:26:47 GMT http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/drive-your-bike-video-t261.htm#271 http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/drive-your-bike-video-t261.htm http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/top-5-reasons-to-claim-the-lane-and-why-its-safer-t258.htm Randy There is a lot of debate as to where a bicycle commuter should position themselves in relation to the road. New bike commuters, especially, are often intimidated by riding in the road and often choose something that isn’t necessarily the safest place. Here are the top two: Sidewalk - While the odds of you getting hit from behind diminish greatly, there are other dangers that come into play. Drivers are not looking for fast moving objects on the sidewalks so when you come to a cross ... Bike Safety Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:21:36 GMT http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/top-5-reasons-to-claim-the-lane-and-why-its-safer-t258.htm#266 http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/top-5-reasons-to-claim-the-lane-and-why-its-safer-t258.htm http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/two-favorite-safety-products-t220.htm Randy Dear Jim: I recently crashed when an overtaking car forced me off the road. The fall knocked me out, and I was still "John Doe" in the hospital when I came to. They hadn't been able to contact my wife. Do you have any recommendations for carrying ID? And is there an inconspicuous type of rearview mirror? -- Sam Y. Jim Langley Replies: I read with dismay of your accident, Sam. Things are dicey here in Santa Cruz, CA, too. I've been bumped off the road several times in the last ... Bike Safety Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:23:09 GMT http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/two-favorite-safety-products-t220.htm#227 http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/two-favorite-safety-products-t220.htm http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/enforcing-the-3-foot-buffer-law-t186.htm Randy As you know, drivers are required to give a bicyclist three feet of buffer space when they pass them in a car. So this fella has the right idea to enforce that law -- a three-foot wire sticking out with a flag at the end. While he probably won't have to enforce the 3-foot buffer law on the ol' Flatwoods loop, it's a nice device for the roads around here to make sure drivers comply with the law. Alan Snel's Blog Bike Safety Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:02:25 GMT http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/enforcing-the-3-foot-buffer-law-t186.htm#191 http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/enforcing-the-3-foot-buffer-law-t186.htm http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/the-three-foot-law-t180.htm Randy 316.083 Overtaking and passing a vehicle.--The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to those limitations, exceptions, and special rules hereinafter stated: (1) The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall give an appropriate signal as provided for in s. 316.156, shall pass to the left thereof at a safe distance, and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway ... Bike Safety Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:28:39 GMT http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/the-three-foot-law-t180.htm#186 http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/the-three-foot-law-t180.htm http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/how-can-paceline-mishaps-be-prevented-t132.htm Randy Question: There was a crash in our group last week. We were riding in a paceline at about 20 mph. The second rider was going too fast and tried to slow by sitting up to catch the wind. It didn't work and she overlapped the lead rider's rear wheel. At that moment, he swerved to the left to avoid glass. Their tires touched and she went down. Was she wrong to overlap wheels? If you're going too fast and sitting up doesn't help, is it okay to brake? -- Glenn W. Coach Fred Replies: Three ... Bike Safety Thu, 14 Aug 2008 02:03:44 GMT http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/how-can-paceline-mishaps-be-prevented-t132.htm#137 http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/how-can-paceline-mishaps-be-prevented-t132.htm http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/install-a-rearview-mirror-t106.htm Randy With a mirror (writes John. S of Louisiana), you know exactly what's happening behind in any situation. There's no guesswork. You can check for overtaking traffic before reaching for a bottle or pulling off the front of a paceline -- moves that could put you farther into the lane. Gary G. of "far" northern California says he checks his mirror for cars behind whenever he sees one coming from the front. If it looks like two vehicles will meet where he is, he moves to the center of ... Bike Safety Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:32:57 GMT http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/install-a-rearview-mirror-t106.htm#110 http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/install-a-rearview-mirror-t106.htm http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/watch-oncoming-cars-to-know-what-s-happening-behind-you-t105.htm Randy Don't you love drivers who'll pass from behind just when a vehicle is bearing down in the opposite lane? Jeez, can't that guy wait five seconds till there's room to swing around? Nope -- he'll squeeze by and cause a three-abreast situation with two cars and one nervous roadie. There's no way to prevent this, unfortunately, but at least there's a way to know it might happen. Watch the oncoming car. Its position will tip you off when there's a dope about to pass. If the oncoming ... Bike Safety Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:29:51 GMT http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/watch-oncoming-cars-to-know-what-s-happening-behind-you-t105.htm#109 http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/watch-oncoming-cars-to-know-what-s-happening-behind-you-t105.htm http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/save-your-life-in-a-thunderstorm-t94.htm Randy Spring starts the T-storm season. In fact, one is rumbling near the RBR HQ as this is being written. When you're on a ride and hear thunder, the storm is within 15 miles. Plan fast. It could be moving at better than 50 mph -- toward you! Ed once tried to ride though an electrical storm in Florida. One bolt flashed so close over his head that he swears he heard the air "burn." No wonder --lightning is about 50,000F degrees, which is 4 times hotter than the sun's surface. You ... Bike Safety Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:20:57 GMT http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/save-your-life-in-a-thunderstorm-t94.htm#98 http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/save-your-life-in-a-thunderstorm-t94.htm http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/how-to-deal-with-bad-dogs-t24.htm Randy By Fred Matheny and Ed Pavelka of www.RoadBikeRider.com Dog attacks are high on the list of cycling fears. Maybe you can’t stop Fang from giving chase, but you can outsmart him if you know how dogs think—assuming that stinkin’ mutt even has a brain! Know dog psychology. The majority of dogs who chase cyclists are merely defending their territory. When you pedal off the section of road that they consider their turf, you no longer pose a threat to their ancestral instincts and they lose ... Bike Safety Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:14:39 GMT http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/how-to-deal-with-bad-dogs-t24.htm#25 http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/how-to-deal-with-bad-dogs-t24.htm http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/how-to-survive-road-hazards-t23.htm Randy By Fred Matheny and Ed Pavelka of www.RoadBikeRider.com Cycling is a unique sport because its arena is the open road. That’s the same place frequented by traffic, potholes, snarling dogs and absentminded pedestrians. But sometimes we’re our own worst enemy. Inattention and poor technique can put us on the pavement as fast as any hazard. Use these tips and you’ll be less likely to take a tumble. Always ride with your head up. While cruising along, it’s tempting to stare at the ... Bike Safety Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:13:41 GMT http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/how-to-survive-road-hazards-t23.htm#24 http://spriggcycling.forumotion.net/bike-safety-f25/how-to-survive-road-hazards-t23.htm