Musings from the Peloton: From the pen (keyboard) of a cyclist

Riding Techniques/News You Can Use Dealing with Irate Motorists (Jul 99) Overcome the urge to really let the guy know how you feel...do something positive. How to Avoid Dog-Gone Accidents (Aug 99) Fido may be cute but he's a killer when he gets tangled in your spokes. Here's tips on how to deal with K-9s on the road. Riding In Groups (May 99)(revised Feb 2001) Tips on how to become a respected member of the peloton vs a humanlike example of road kill. Cycling Wake Up Call (Aug 99) You get upset when a car goes whizzing past you close enough to scrape your elbow? How do you pass other cyclists and pedestrians? Here's something to think about. Riding On Country Roads  (Feb 2001) Tired of that same old route?  Well, there may be some adventure out there if you just look for it.  Take the plunge and explore new options. VAPOR (Apr 2002)  An acronym to outline good riding habits.  I use this as a summary and close to my League BikeEd classes.  It sums up good riding habits in one small chunk.

 

Safety Tips:  Short Articles On Good Riding Habits    Mirror, Mirror On The Wall...er, Bike (Apr 2000) Should you use a mirror while cycling? Here's some thoughts on the subject. Aero Bars...Friend or Foe? (Feb 2001) Greg LeMond started a fad when he used aero bars in the Tour de France.  Now everybody uses them...but you shouldn't always.  There's a time and a place where they are great to have...but not in a group ride. Get Off The Road  (Mar 2001) Everyone will agree that you should always get off the road when you stop, but few put it into practice. Ride With Traffic (Mar 2001) Ask any experienced cyclist and they will say you should never ride against traffic.  Here's a couple of examples of common sloppy riding habits that can put a rider in a bad situation. Collision Avoidance: Quick Turn Techniques (Feb 2002)  Over 24% of all car/bike accidents happen when cars turn in front of cyclists.  Here's a few tips on how to handle this potentially dangerous situation.  Learn to turn your bike on a dime! Avoid The Sucker Lane (Jan 07)  Staying where you can be seen is critical to your safety at intersections.  Situational awareness and control of your environment...develop habits that will improve your safety...avoid this common practice.

Just Writing:  Just articles on various subjects A View From The Senior Olympics (Nov 99) My impressions of the Senior Games in Orlando in October 1999. A Notable Milestone  (Mar 2002)   It took me over 12 years, but I finally accomplished my goal!  Do you need a goal to get on the bike?  Maybe you don't have to do 100,000, but small goals are good too!  What's next for me?  Who knows...maybe 1 million!