It’s biking season and many people are spending hours getting some exercise in. You may be someone who enjoys biking late into the night. However, you may be raising the odds of getting into an accident by biking at night. To ensure you don’t suffer from a biking...
Some people develop a love of cycling at a very young age. Their first bicycle, complete with training wheels, may have been their first-ever taste of freedom as they cruised to the local library or convenience store unsupervised by adults. Others develop a love of...
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...
