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15 Oct. 2021

Three Tiers of Justice For Bike Crash Victims

Photo by Brad Tucker

The world can feel like a cruel place, especially if you were recently hit by a car. Bike crash victims are often wrongfully blamed by police and local news outlets; social media trolls quickly fill up the comments section with hateful, ignorant vitriol; insurance adjusters diminish the seriousness of the victim's injuries; and, in many ways, the criminal justice system has its hands tied when the victim is a cyclist. And even worse, when an injured cyclist eventually does get back out on their bike (though many never do), it can feel like the world is out to get you because drivers, city planners, and road engineers are just as uncaring as before. But it is important to keep in mind that there are people who care about what you are going through ...

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15 Sept. 2021

Tips for Avoiding a Driver's Right Hook

Photo by Adrian Williams on Unsplash

A right hook is one of the most common, and most feared, types of crashes known to cyclists. Victims are often left with broken collarbones, concussions, road rash, and damage to their bikes. More serious collisions can involve traumatic brain injuries, fractured ribs, spinal cord damage, and even death. The only good thing about a right hook (there's actually nothing good about a right hook) is the cyclist's ability to see it coming, in some cases. As such, there are defensive riding tactics that you can employ to avoid a driver's right hook.

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15 August 2021

The Pros and Cons of Riding with a Bike Camera

Photo by Jordan Brierley on Unsplash

For many of us, riding a bike feels more dangerous than ever these days. The roads are busier, louder, and more foreboding. Drivers are increasingly distracted by their phones, GPS, and the "infotainment" console screens in their cars. At the same time, road rage and speeding are on the rise. If you've noticed your anxiety levels creeping up in recent years, you are not alone, and your worries are not unfounded.

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15 July 2021

Three Types of Insurance That All Cyclists Need

Photo Credit: Max Bender

Pump your tires. Check. Lube your chain. Check. Replace those old sticky water bottles with fresh ones. Check. There are a dozen things to do before you set out on a ride. The last thing that comes to mind before throwing a leg over the saddle is insurance. Yet, no matter the precautions we take, such as using flashing lights and dressing in head-to-toe neon yellow, there are some crashes that are unpreventable. You can, however, prepare for the unlikely, but seemingly inevitable, event of being hit by a car.

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