A few weeks ago, we ran a column by Jim Langley titled “Why You Should Wear a Helmet.” It chronicled Jim’s last day on the bike without one – in 1982 – and the bad head-first crash that day that left him temporarily paralyzed. He’s had several more crashes since then, landing helmet-first many times….
Editor’s Note: Premium Member Robert Armstrong last week wrote in: “I am a long-time subscriber and reader of RBR and really enjoy the wealth of information you provide for all. I also recently subscribed to Momentum Magazine. In their Spring Issue, there is an article by Shaun Lopez Murphy entitled, “Are Bicycle Helmets Holding Us…
Coffee Brake Mug a Cool Bit of Swag We get all manner of emails promoting various gimmicky, head-scratching and sometimes simply bizarre products ostensibly aimed at cyclists. So when a message from a coffeebrakemug.com address arrived a couple days ago, I was dubious at best. Turns out, the product they’re pushing kind of touches all…
By Paul Smith HOT! USB rechargeable Laser lines create a virtual bike lane Bright and very noticeable main rear light NOT! Bulkier than other lights Needs a very level set up to work well Quicker battery drain using both light and lasers Niterider http://www.niterider.com/ Cost: $49.99 MSRP How obtained: sample from company RBR Sponsor: no Tested: 6 months, 3,000+…
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher A recent study by two bike-commuting professors at North Carolina State University found that a simple change in the wording of bicycle-related roadside signage can help clarify the rules of the road for motorists and cyclists, and potentially make cycling safer. The study, published in the journal PLOS ONE,…
