John Allen, Author at CyclingSavvy

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Entries by John Allen

Passing a City Bus Safely on a Bicycle

June 8, 2020 /0 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Allen

A city bus has stopped at a bus stop. Here’s how a bicyclist can pass the bus safely, by communicating with other road users, and allowing enough space.

Starting and Stopping Smoothly

May 13, 2020 /3 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Allen

How to start and stop easily and smoothly on a bicycle, using a pedal to step up onto the the saddle and to step back down when coming to a stop.

Should I Be Riding Now?

April 18, 2020 /7 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Allen

Should bicyclists wear face masks during a pandemic? Here’s the full story on managing your risk and keeping your skills sharp.

A Philadelphia Bike Lane Learning Experience

October 4, 2019 /5 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Allen

CyclingSavvy instructors don’t always do everything right. When I used the Spruce Street bike lane in Philadelphia, here’s what I did wrong (or at least could have done better).

Pragmatic vs. Dogmatic Bike Lane Use

March 29, 2019 /7 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Allen

It’s easy to get into a bike lane once you decide it’s OK to use. It’s much harder to get out of a bike lane when you suddenly find yourself in danger.

When Sidewalk Riding Is Your Best Option

May 30, 2018 /6 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Allen

I’m not a fan of riding on sidewalks, but sometimes sidewalk riding is exactly the right thing to do.

Use Horse Sense To Avoid A Horse Wreck

December 20, 2017 /8 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Allen

Communication is central to success as a bicyclist. With other road users, it is mostly through lane positioning, hand signals and head turns. Horses, though, respond to different signals.