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Bike Safety

There are many things you can do to enhance your safety on a bike. Learn here about tips for riding in traffic and specific techniques and tricks you can do while riding to reduce the likelihood of a crash.
BMX Protective Gear
Thanks to the exposure BMX is receiving as a new Olympic sport, many people are now wanting to try out BMX for the first time. If you’re one of them, here’s a quick overview of the most important pieces of BMX protective gear to help you avoid injuri
Five Things to Check Every Time You Ride
Uncover the five simple maintenance checks you should be doing to ensure your safety before you get on your bike.
Riding Safely in Traffic
The key to bicycling safely in traffic is to be visible, ride predictably and to choose appropriate routes. This article tells you how to be seen by motorists, how to ride so that they can anticipate your moves as well as how to identify ideal places to ride when you take to the streets.
The Danger of Being Right Handed
It can be hazardous on a bike if you're right-handed and used to doing lots of things like grabbing for your water bottle with your dominant hand. Read this brief article to find out why.
Should You Filter to the Front of the Line at Intersections?
When you come to a traffic light or stop, do you wait your turn in line with the cars, or do you filter your way to the front? Here's advice from your fellow cyclists.

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