2013

The importance of bicycle safety will come into stark relief now that spring has arrived and more and more bikes are seen out on the road.  But with this abundance of cyclists also comes a greater array of dangers.  The Sheriff of Georgia’s Dougherty County is so concerned about the issue that he’s related some… read more

Recently, researchers and medical professionals with NYU Langone Medical Center attempted to get a better grasp of what types of circumstances typically lead cyclists and pedestrians to be involved in a collision with a motor vehicle.  The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery features the eye-opening results, the understanding of which could improve safety… read more

A member of the Bakersfield City Council recently wrote an editorial focused on the myriad ways that the city has attempted to improve bicycle safety.  The legislative body’s Community Services Committee recently approved standards for safe bike parking, but that’s just one of the steps the city is reportedly taking to help out cyclists.  The… read more

With spring here, you’re going to start seeing a number of cyclists out on the road.  If you plan to take your own bike out of storage, it’s important to recognize some of the necessary safety precautions that should be taken.  A new report finds bike safety experts advising consumers to tune up their bike… read more

A hazard that only makes itself known amid cold temperatures has led Magura USA, a company based in Olney, Illinois, to announce the recall of 2,800 hydraulic disc brakes.  Each of the affected MT 6 and MT 8 systems was available from bike shops across the country from January 2011 all the way up until… read more

A series of bikes designed to transport either additional cargo or another passenger are being recalled because of an apparent issue that could rear its head when said second passenger is onboard.  Purchasers of these specialty bikes should continue on to find out more about this important safety announcement. The recall was issued by Yuba… read more

For a long time, airbags have been the nearly exclusive purview of automobiles.  As vehicle occupants, we tend to take these protective measures for granted.  It’s thus easy to forget that motorcyclists and bicyclists aren’t likewise protected when they’re involved in a collision.  We recently brought you word of airbags meant for just these types… read more

The safety of bicyclists is receiving attention in the city of San Diego.  Earlier this week, the Land Use and Housing Committee approved a measure that would call upon city officials to prioritize bicycle safety and infrastructure improvements.  Now that the document has received the go-ahed from the committee, the Council will consider the matter. … read more

We tend to take airbags for granted when we’re riding in an automobile, but bicyclists don’t have the same safety assurances.  The Hovding aims to change that.  Two Swedish students partnered to create the Hovding, which is basically an airbag for a bicyclist’s head.  Disguised as a fashionable neck scarf, the airbag can sense when… read more

A company based in the California city of Morgan Hill is recalling a series of bikes because of the potential threat posed to the safety of riders.  If you’re a cycling enthusiast, then it’s important that you pay attention to the following recall directive. Specialized Bike Components has announced the recall, which pertains to Crux,… read more

A recent bicycle accident in Binghamton, New York that cost the rider his life has prompted law enforcement officials and other experts on bike safety to offer their two cents on how to ensure a safe ride.  It starts with making sure you can be seen, something that becomes particularly important at night.  The clothing… read more

Bike rodeos are perhaps one of the best ways to inform children of the importance of bike safety and make sure that their conveyances are properly equipped to meet the challenges of the road.  Palm Springs recently played host to such a rodeo put on by the Boys & Girls Club and the city’s police… read more