A-B-C – Always On, Bio-Motion, Contrast Here’s a quick rundown of the best strategies for standing out, being seen, and staying safe by making yourself more visible on your bike. A – Always On It might be surprising, but most cycling crashes happen in the daytime – about 80% of accidents involving cars and bikes. […]
DUTCH REACH – DOORED NO MORE.
If you ride in urban areas you already know about the number one threat to cyclists on city streets – dooring: the all too common collision when a driver opens their door without looking, into the path of a cyclist. The Dutch Reach is a simple solution that has proven very effective in places where it is used. As cyclists we can start using the Dutch Reach immediately, and teach it to all the drivers we know.
THE HORN(IT) TO END ALL HORNS.
Meet the world’s loudest bike horn. More like something out of a video game, the Hornit sounds like you’re not only alerting but vaporizing the “problem” up ahead. The video makes me laugh every time I watch it. Bike safety’s no laughing matter, though. As they rightfully point out, 80% of all bike accidents happen […]