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Tribute Ride For a Fallen Biker

About three weeks ago, a cyclist was killed while riding on the shoulder of a popular cycling road just west of Austin. A protest ride on his behalf several days later took cyclists from Austin City Hall to the State … Continue reading

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A Fatal Rear-End Collision

Like the rest of the Austin cycling community, I am saddened by the death of cyclist Verter Ginestra, 55, over the weekend. He was riding on the shoulder of Loop 360, a major highway on the west side of Austin. … Continue reading

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You’re Going to Fall – Here’s How

Note: The series of guest posts on The Most Important Thing I’ve Learned About Cycling will reappear later this week. I must resume contributing to my own blog! You might have noticed in the Twitter box on the right of … Continue reading

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Bicycle Accident Victim’s Fund

Every so often, we hear of a car-bike accident that leaves the cyclist dead or severely injured.  We shake our heads and cluck about the sorry state of affairs.  Maybe we even keep tabs on the case, to see what … Continue reading

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Causes of Bike Crashes

I recently came across data from two different sources that sheds some light on the causes of bicycle crashes.  The first is a report from the Twin Cities Bike Club of Minnesota.  The second is a report prepared by the … Continue reading

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Falling Into Fall

Guest poster Don Blount recalls a year-old incident. The first day of fall brings back memories of the day I first fell. At least the day I fell badly enough to suffer a significant injury. It was Sept. 22, 2009 … Continue reading

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Is Cycling Dangerous?

Our friend Don Blount got some bad news last week: In addition to a broken wrist from a fall during his first century ride, it turned out that his arm was broken, too. Don had surgery on the arm Friday, … Continue reading

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Don Blount Crashes!

Don Blount, who frequently guest posts here on Bike Noob, is the worse for wear today. He was riding his first century yesterday, the Sunrise Century in Lodi, California, when his front wheel caught in some railroad tracks that arc … Continue reading

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Strict Liability

How many times have you heard stories about car-bike crashes, where the car was clearly at fault, but the driver wound up getting off without a ticket — on in some cases, the biker was ticketed? It doesn’t have to … Continue reading

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When Bikes Hit Bikes

Last summer, I was on a club ride when we approached our turnaround point. We had to get ready to make a left turn into a gas station. We were riding two abreast on the road; I was in front … Continue reading

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