Ride Boldly!

Bikes, bicycling, and road safety.

January 19, 2010
by julie
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Distracted Driving in the Spotlight

I think we all know the stats: Drivers are 8 times as likely to get in an accident while texting than those, you know, paying attention Driver distraction was reported to have been involved in 16 percent of all fatal … Continue reading

February 23, 2009
by julie
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Oh, Edina

Edina is back to squawking about potential improvements for bicycles, this time on W. 70th. Some readers may realize I’ve piled onto Edina at least twice previously – in one case, for focusing on bike lanes as magical, and in … Continue reading

October 6, 2008
by julie
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Resisting the ‘Wave Through’

Many well-intentioned motorists will ‘wave’ a bicyclist through an intersection, basically ceding their right-of-way to the cyclist. It’s sweet that they are actually noticing the cyclist, but it can be hazardous for the bicyclists to accept this intended courtesy. Here’s … Continue reading

October 3, 2008
by julie
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Ghost Bike Ride – October 4, 2008

Ghost Bike Minneapolis is holding a memorial ride to honor recently fallen cyclists. Ghost Bike Memorial Ride to Honor Fallen Bicyclists Minneapolis / St.Paul-October 2008 – This Saturday, the bicycle community will come together to honor the memory of cyclists … Continue reading