Category Archives: Safety

‘Bike’ Boulevard. Not.

Posted on July 5, 2014 by RiderWalker

The worst thing a bicycling advocate can do is to advocate for bicycles. In this town, there just aren’t enough bicycles. You have to build your advocacy on something that most people actually care about. Such as safer, quieter neighborhoods. … Continue reading →

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Changed My Mind: Sidewalks

Posted on June 17, 2012 by RiderWalker

Add “sidewalks” to the section I call “topics about which I’ve changed my mind.” A few months back, a neighborhood in our town objected to putting a sidewalk through their front yards. They told the city to turn down a … Continue reading →

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Bike to Work: Ask first, ride later

Posted on May 9, 2012 by RiderWalker

“Bike to Work” promos seem attractive. But is that really the best place to begin a push for more biking? Does your workplace have any place to store your bike? Not just “lock,” but secure, clean, convenient? Does your workplace … Continue reading →

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Changed My Mind: Helmets

Posted on April 29, 2012 by RiderWalker

Add bike helmets to the list of things I’ve changed my mind about. In the past I favored mandatory helmet laws, or at least was not opposed to them. Not any more. Not because of safety — I still think … Continue reading →

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