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John Allen

About John Allen

Hi -- I am CyclingSavvy instructor John Allen.
I teach so that other people can experience the freedom which I know as a cyclist. I can show you how to do this in safety and with confidence, through the Bicycling Street Smarts booklet or in a CyclingSavvy course.

Entries by John Allen

Would You Ride A Bicycle Through Here?

August 14, 2020/15 Comments/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, 2020/2 Comments/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/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/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/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/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/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/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.

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