Ride Boldly!

Bikes, bicycling, and road safety.

March 2, 2011
by julie
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Safe Kids Anoka County Plans 2011 Bike Helmet Events

For people who live in or near Anoka County, Safe Kids Anoka County have announced the dates for their 2011 bicycle helmet sale and fitting events. Bike helmets will be available for both adults and children for a mere $12 … Continue reading

February 3, 2011
by julie
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Safety, Fear & Bike Education

One of the greatest barricades to the success of bicycle education in this country is that the core value proposition marketed for it is ‘safety.’ Nothing is wrong with safety. Effective bicycle drivers exhibit behaviors that add to their safety. … Continue reading

January 28, 2011
by julie
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Education & Children’s Cycling Behavior

Via the League of American Bicyclists’ LCI group, I recently learned of this study from the UK that examines the impact of a cycling training program on the bicycling behavior and perceptions of children who have gone through the program. … Continue reading

January 21, 2011
by julie
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Survey: Kids Better At Using Computers Than Riding Bikes

Advocates for programs like Complete Streets and Safe Routes to Schools will tell you that the programs encourage healthy activity for children and can be a key tactic to combat childhood obesity. Now, a new survey reported by TechWorld suggests … Continue reading