Tag Archives: Cycling Safety

Emerging Trends: Roadside Assistance For Bicycles

Posted on May 1, 2014 by IsolateCyclist

Years ago, when I was forced to drive more for my job, I was a member of a large roadside assistance company. At that time, the annual cost was quite low, and the benefits were extensive, so I saw it … Continue reading →

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Thoughts About Virtual Bicycle Safety Lanes

Posted on April 28, 2014 by IsolateCyclist

Not long ago, I found myself bored while waiting in a waiting room. While this is no surprise in and of itself, my anti-boredom behavior was. On a side table, near my chair, was a copy of Hammacher Schlemmer’s latest … Continue reading →

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The Border Between Dedicated Bike Lanes And No Man’s Land

Posted on April 24, 2014 by IsolateCyclist

There is a sign I pass all the time when I am heading west of the city. This sign has stood in that location for all of recent memory, looking more withered with each passing year, even though the surroundings … Continue reading →

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The Border Between Dedicated Bike Lanes And No Man’s Land

Posted on April 24, 2014 by IsolateCyclist

There is a sign I pass all the time when I am heading west of the city. This sign has stood in that location for all of recent memory, looking more withered with each passing year, even though the surroundings … Continue reading →

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Substitute Victim Impact Statements: Can Bicycle Advocates Speak For The Dead?

Posted on March 24, 2014 by IsolateCyclist

Dead cyclists cannot make victim impact statements when they are killed in a hit and run accident. They cannot speak for themselves or represent their own interests in any way. Nonetheless, some people think they can be represented in a … Continue reading →

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Controversies Over Bike Lanes In Residential Areas

Posted on March 17, 2014 by IsolateCyclist

Bike lanes are usually spoken of as a means of making it easier to commute and as an asset in bringing business into retail areas. In other words, the utilitarian side of bicycle accommodations is what people think of first. … Continue reading →

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Controversies Over Bike Lanes In Residential Areas

Posted on March 17, 2014 by IsolateCyclist

Bike lanes are usually spoken of as a means of making it easier to commute and as an asset in bringing business into retail areas. In other words, the utilitarian side of bicycle accommodations is what people think of first. … Continue reading →

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Sidelining Bicycles

Posted on February 10, 2014 by IsolateCyclist

Once the calendar passes the month of January, I begin to think about the spring and how nice it will be to ride my bike without the hassle of contending with snow and frigid temperatures. This longing for spring encourages … Continue reading →

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The Dangers Of Drivers Who Trivialize Car Crashes

Posted on January 30, 2014 by IsolateCyclist

A few days ago, someone I follow on Twitter tweeted a link to one of the most frightening personal confessions I have ever seen. In the past, we never saw such things. Now that personal disclosure has become a national … Continue reading →

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Are Crashes Involving Only Cyclists Accidents?

Posted on January 9, 2014 by IsolateCyclist

Recently, I read about the untimely death of a well-respected local cycling leader in Los Angeles. She died as a result of a crash which occurred during a group ride. Despite following the story over a number of days, not … Continue reading →

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