Doctors, trainers, fitness experts, health insurance companies and commercial insurance companies agree that biking is good for your health. Moreover, we also think it’s great fun. But the statistics show that, under certain circumstances, it may also get quite dangerous. Our new series about safety on the road will look at the most problematic areas of modern transport, and you can bet we won’t favour anyone.
If you approach an intersection and see a painted-off area with a bicycle sign inside, you’re coming upon a “bike box” meant to keep cyclists safe. A recent study by the Oregon State University College of Engineering tested how well it works compared to other…
Europe is way too small to enjoy your bike in just one country. And while packing and saddling your beloved two-wheeled friend is always an option, from time to time, you need to be able to cross a land border with it. You need to…
Large parts of downtowns are covered with pedestrian zones where pedestrians share space with other traffic participants. While cars are usually prohibited, cyclists are allowed under basic rules. This article is not only about navigation through pedestrian zones as safely as possible but also about…
If you’re an avid cyclist, the chances are good that you will suffer a cycling injury in your lifetime, most likely from a crash, but not necessarily. According to a recent study, the parts of your body most commonly affected by cycling injuries are, in…
