John Allen, Author at CyclingSavvy

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Worcester Turnpike to Route 9 to…?

October 2, 2020 /4 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Allen

The story of the Worcester Turnpike, how it became a segment of Massachusetts Route 9, and what that story means for bicyclists.

Learn to Ride the Easy Way as an Adult Beginner

September 11, 2020 /1 Comment/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Allen

In this step-by-step video, watch an adult beginner who never learned to ride as a child start, balance, steer, and turn her bicycle.

The Double Yellow Line: What Is A Motorist To Do?

September 4, 2020 /5 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Allen

What’s a motorist do when a bicyclist is ahead in a no-passing zone? Cross the double yellow line to pass? Or wait patiently for who knows how long?

I Rode a Bicycle on Massachusetts Route 9

August 28, 2020 /2 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Allen

Savvy cycling strategies – traffic-signal timing, lane choice, etc. – get a cyclist safely through a highway interchange on Massachusetts Route 9.

Would You Ride A Bicycle Through Here?

August 14, 2020 /15 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Allen

How would you ride a bicycle through the huge highway interchange that I plan to ride next week?

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 /6 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.