Ten tips for bicycle commuting
Submitted by Brent Hugh on Fri, 04/07/2006 - 10:47pm
It's that time of year again and with gas prices hovering at or above $2.50/gallon, maybe it's time to think about bicycle commuting again?
Fred Oswald lists 10 Tips for Bicycle Commuting. A short excerpt:
Paul Dorn has comprehensive bicycle commuting tips, including choosing a route and figuring out details like clothing and showers.
Fred Oswald lists 10 Tips for Bicycle Commuting. A short excerpt:
3. Be Visible! Other drivers will not hit you IF they can see you. Bright clothes make you easier to spot in the daytime but they are little help at night; riding without lights in the dark is a very dangerous mistake. About thirty percent of cycling crashes occur at night although only about four percent of cycling is done then. The reflectors that come with new bikes are inadequate for nighttime safety. Always use a headlight and taillight when you ride in the dark. If you are caught by darkness without lights don't try to sneak home on the sidewalk. Walk your bike home or call for a ride. The photo at right shows the author's machine with two headlights. Notice how little of the bike is visible, other than the headlights.More here . . .
4. Follow The Rules Of The Road. Everyone following the same “rules of the road” allows safe and efficient travel for all. This is the principle behind the Effective Cycling** program. Cyclists who make up their own rules are in great danger.
Paul Dorn has comprehensive bicycle commuting tips, including choosing a route and figuring out details like clothing and showers.
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