Editor's Note: Thankfully, it's something that doesn't happen often, but we've all read about and even seen videos of cyclists being attacked by drivers (like this recent one from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, where a 74-year-old cyclist is beaten bloody with a bludgeon by the side of the road). Have you ever considered what you would do if you were confronted in such a … [Read more...] about Essential Self-Defense Techniques For Cyclists
Safety
Study: Cyclists Safer on the Road when Using These High Visibility Items
By John Marsh The Wall Street Journal's July 1 article "How Cyclists Can Stay Safe on the Road" reported on recent research conducted by a Clemson University professor into how conspicuous certain apparel makes cyclists during daytime riding, and how conspicuous are tail lights during daytime riding. The findings, planned to be submitted this summer to academic journals, … [Read more...] about Study: Cyclists Safer on the Road when Using These High Visibility Items
How to Deter Dogs While Cycling
Today's QT comes to us from Premium Member (and a regular correspondent of mine) Greg Titus, an Iowa roadie who admittedly has more dog issues than most roadies based on where he rides. But he's developed what he believes to be the absolute best deterrent to any feisty, nuisance or attacking dog. He's also graciously agreed to share with fellow RBR readers his 12-page article … [Read more...] about How to Deter Dogs While Cycling
Safe Cycling Tips from a 30+ Year Bicycle Commuter and Attorney
Editor's Note: I love it when I get an email out of the blue from an RBR reader offering to write an article on some aspect of road cycling about which they're an expert – especially since it slots in perfectly with our ongoing series of articles about safe-riding and skills that help us avoid crashes, etc. It also gets to the heart of our reason for being: Sharing knowledge … [Read more...] about Safe Cycling Tips from a 30+ Year Bicycle Commuter and Attorney
Crash Flashbacks – Your Comments and QoW Votes
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher A good many readers took the time to comment to our article last week The RBR Crew's Crashes: Lessons Learned. We wanted to share our own misfortunes, and our take-aways, with readers as a means to provide you with information that you can use to – hopefully – avoid some of the same mistakes we've made. Many more of you weighed … [Read more...] about Crash Flashbacks – Your Comments and QoW Votes