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Comment on MetroPlan Orlando Providing Funding for CyclingSavvy Scholarships by Orlando – February Classes

Orlando – February Classes — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:44:41 +0000

[...] Metroplan Scholarships are available for students and Central Florida residents with a financial need. [...]

Comment on Origins and Principles by Mighk Wilson

Mighk Wilson — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:14:15 +0000

Rog: We have a safety grant from FDOT to expand CyclingSavvy around the state, but we’re waiting for the funds to be cut loose by the feds. That could happen in the next couple weeks. So hopefully we’ll be able to get CS to Miami this year or early next year.

Comment on Origins and Principles by Rog in Miami Gardens

Rog in Miami Gardens — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:45:28 +0000

Thank you for the work you do! We need you guys in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale. I am on BPAC (Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee) for the Miami-Dade County MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization), and yes, a huge part of our mantra is “…more bike lanes…” “…more segregation from the motorist…” Once again, we need you down here! Our bicycle community has grown leaps and bounds, but we need education!

Comment on FAQ: Why do you ride like that? by CM Hickson

CM Hickson — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:45:28 +0000

Great info.
How about making these great responses to the most common questions that we so often hear into a brochure? If I had access to a pre-printed brochure or even a downloadable PDF or other file that I could print myself, I would carry one with me all the time to hand out as appropriate.

What do you think??

Comment on CyclingSavvy Comes to the West Coast: Offered in Bay Area January, 2012 by Shelley Hagan

Shelley Hagan — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:12:47 +0000

You’ve put together an amazing program, filled with insight and information from which everyone can benefit. This course speaks to cyclists of all abilities and skill levels, and offers content you don’t find in other programs. Thank you for a wonderful weekend, I can’t wait to see more CS classes here on the West Coast.

Comment on CyclingSavvy Comes to the West Coast: Offered in Bay Area January, 2012 by Bay Area Cycling Savvy Photo Album « ShelleySpins

Bay Area Cycling Savvy Photo Album « ShelleySpins — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:50:33 +0000

[...] weekend I had the privilege of attending the first series of Cycling Savvy workshops offered in California. I’ll write up a review of the course itself later this week but for [...]

Comment on Reality Check by Randall

Randall — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:47:38 +0000

When there is a bike lane I ride with my handlebar to the left edge of the lane as possible. By doing this you are making it clear to the drivers that the bike lane is your space and they will be less tempted to cut you off. The other factor is that you are making yourself visible to the drivers.

Comment on CyclingSavvy Comes to the West Coast: Offered in Bay Area January, 2012 by Prinzrob

Prinzrob — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:34:55 +0000

This looks like a great course, but if any students are interested but can’t attend please remember that the local East Bay Bicycle Coalition teaches free street cycling classes regularly throughout the year in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, for both youth and adults. Our current course calendar is available at the link below, and will be updated with additional classes in the coming months:

http://ebbc.org/safety

All of our teachers are local cyclists, certified as safety instructors by the League of American Bicyclists, and have decades of experience in bike commuting, transportation, hauling cargo, racing, touring, riding with kids, etc. Each student who completes both the classroom and road safety classes is given a free set of bike lights.

Comment on CRASH! Avoiding the Dreaded Left-Cross by Prinzrob

Prinzrob — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:23:55 +0000

While it is not as effective with taller cars like vans or trucks, I have also found that sitting up straight or even standing on the pedals before an intersection makes me visible above a car that might be blocking me from view of cross traffic. If moving the speed of traffic I will often stay to the left third of the lane both so the driver in front of me can see me in their left side mirror (especially for semis and busses), and so that I have room to maneuver if they are to brake suddenly.

Of course I still also moderate my speed, keep my hands on the brakes, and check for cross traffic in every direction through every intersection, even when I have the right of way. I have lost count of the number of times I have avoided getting nailed by a car running a stop sign or red light because of this.

Thanks for bringing up another good reason to take the lane through intersections. Increasing visibility, minimizing left and right hook opportunities, increasing reaction time, etc. I wish this kind of material was taught in schools and driver’s ed classes.

Comment on First Class of 2012 – Orlando by David E.

David E. — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:12:49 +0000

I had the pleasure to take this course a few months ago. Simply put, it was awesome. As someone that was already commuting to work, I was surprised by how much useful information & technique, I picked up. Curriculum & instructors are top notch.

If you own a bicycle & you ride it, then take this course. You will ride your bike more often, to more places, with more confidence.