Biking in the spring, summer and fall is common, but continuing to use two-wheeled transportation in the winter isn't very common. After all, remaining committed to the idea of cycling as your primary form of transportation during the winter months can be a challenge....
Summer is an ideal time to get out and enjoy a bike ride, but it is also a time when people consume more alcohol. Outdoor parties, barbecues and ball games all lend themselves to alcohol consumption. Cyclists, like everyone else on the road, have increased risk in...
The roads are supposed to be for everyone. That being said, there are many cases of cyclists and pedestrians being hit by other drivers because those drivers aren’t being cautious enough. Unfortunately, cyclists and pedestrians are at a higher risk of catastrophic...
Connecticut state law considers bicycles vehicles that have many of the same legal rights as bigger, motor vehicles. While cyclists don't have to have liability insurance because they can't cause damage the way that a car or SUV could, they do have to abide by all...
The weather is warming up here in Connecticut. You'll soon see kids out riding their bikes en masse in your neighborhood. While many of the younger children you see will hopefully be accompanied by their parents, older kids likely won't be. Be particularly cautious of...
Cycling is a great form of transportation for many reasons. Not only is it a fairly time-efficient way to get from a to b, but it is also environmentally friendly and an excellent form of exercise. It's enjoyable, too. However, the one downside to cycling is the fact...
Riding your bicycle on an empty road is nothing like tackling heavy traffic. For example, if you commute to and from work on your bicycle, you’re likely to come across a variety of situations that could cause an accident if not approached in the appropriate manner....
For some, bicycles are their only mode of transportation – work, school, errands. For others, pedaling down the road brings the family together for exercise or the enjoyment of a crisp, fall morning. Bicycles, like other vehicles, have their own sets of rules and...
While it's likely that Mother Nature will send us another taste of the winter with more snow over the next few weeks, the official start of spring is here. The end of winter means different things to different people. For many people in Connecticut, spring means that...
