Bicycles are often touted as the most eco-friendly transportation of all. It is much more efficient than walking, and creates zero emissions. But I’m scared. The cars really scare me. Lately I’ve encountered several bikers in Miami, and I’ve told them my fears. Instead of receiving a reassuring, "Oh, don’t worry about it," I receive a, "Yeah, it’s really dangerous." Hmm.
Today I came across a site via Hugg (like Digg, but just for eco-stuff) called, Bicycle Safety: How Not to Get Hit by Cars. This sounds like what I need! (Besides, of course, a bike.) The site goes through 10 types of collisions and how to avoid them, including the Red Light of Death and the Wrong Way Wallop.
It also includes general tips such as:
Avoid Busy Streets:
One of the biggest mistakes that people make when they start biking is to
take the exact same routes they used when they were driving.
Light Up: Too obvious? Well, if it’s so obvious, then why do most night-time cyclists ride
without lights?
Plus: Take the Whole Lane When Necessary and Ride As If You Were Invisible.
Check out the site – The info I provided above is just a snippet of what you’ll find on the site.
PS: I met Sara of All Purpose Dark at a blogging event. Her husband sells folding bikes. How cool!