Brent in San Francisco sells nifty reflective bike safety stuff through his Bike Wrappers business.
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Passing distance vs distance from curb
October 26, 20115 Comments on Passing distance vs distance from curb
Study shows gutter bunnies get squeezed; for maximum passing distance, ride three to four feet from the curb.
The Florida Department of Transportation published a study [PDF] in which highway researchers measured how much room car and truck drives gave cyclists on Florida roads.
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Car enthusiasts and road aggression
October 24, 20113 Comments on Car enthusiasts and road aggression
A new study by a Temple University Fox School of Business professor finds those who view their car as an extension of themselves have stronger aggressive driving tendencies.
The study, “Aggressive Driving: A Consumption Experience,” is thought to be the first to comprehensively examine how personality, attitude and values contribute to aggressive driving behaviors. Driving is one of the most common consumptive behaviors, and aggressive driving causes a third of all accidents that involve personal injuries and two thirds of all fatal accidents in the United States.
Bike Lane door zone animation
August 31, 20115 Comments on Bike Lane door zone animation
California town removes bike ban
August 17, 20113 Comments on California town removes bike ban
This “no bicycles in street” sign on Fernleaf Avenue in Newport Beach, CA community of Corona del Mar illegally directs bike riders to walk their bikes on the adjacent sidewalk. Update: After action by local cyclists, the city said they’ll remove the sign and replace it with a warning.
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How to drive while using two cell phones
August 16, 20113 Comments on How to drive while using two cell phones
David Secker of Norwich, England was cited for driving 70 MPH while talking on one phone and texting with another. He reportedly used his knees to steer, though his lawyer denies that was the case. Police say Secker made them wait to complete his call after they pulled him over.
The judge hearing Secker’s case fined him £150, assessed 14 points against his license, and banned him from driving for 12 months.
More at BBC: Driver spotted using two mobile phones is banned. Via Gizmodo.
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