Let’s set the stage. You’re minding your own business biking straight in a bike lane and it looks like a car wants to turn right at the intersection ahead, directly across your path. Preferably they put their blinker on, but you can also tell from subtle clues like the front […]
Maneuvers
Ever had a car blocking the bike lane? Ever had to pass a slower bicyclist in front of you? What do you do when this happens? Switching lanes and avoiding obstacles on a bicycle are important skills to master for smooth and safe riding. Whether you’re on a bicycle, scooter, […]
Oh how I wish you never had to look behind you. It would be nice to enjoy just looking forward and forgetting about what’s behind you, but as in life and transportation, you have to look back sometimes to safely go forward. When I’m riding a bicycle in an urban […]
The Left Turn. (Or The Right Turn in some countries!) You’d think it’s is pretty simple, but did you know bicycles have at least 3 options on how to safely and efficiently make a left turn? Here’s a quick rundown of your options and why you’d use one over another. […]