John Schubert, Author at CyclingSavvy

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Requiem for a Heavyweight-••-John-Forester-1929-2020

June 2, 2020 /11 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Schubert

No figure in bicycling has been so venerated by some or reviled by others than John Forester. It’s time for an even-handed assessment.

How Did “Street Smarts” Thrive and Grow For More Than 30 Years?

July 2, 2019 /2 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Schubert

This guy wrote a best seller. Here’s why it’s still so popular after 30 years and seismic changes in the bicycling world.

The Zaveruha Doctrine of Responsibility

May 17, 2019 /6 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Schubert

Susan Zaveruha dumped me, but not before delivering her doctrine: I’m responsible for how I influence others. On a bicycle or in any other aspect of life.

When the Sun is Low, Don’t Go (Or Find Another Way)

June 27, 2018 /11 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Schubert

One of the things we teach savvy cyclists is that a bright sun, low on the horizon, can be a dangerous condition. As with operating around big trucks, how to handle this condition is an essential need-to-know for cyclists.

The Real Door Zone Tragedy

May 2, 2018 /53 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Schubert

Believe it or not, dooring never has to happen. The real tragedy is that door zone riding is so heavily promoted, even after decades of observing the carnage it causes.

Daytime Lights: Magic Bullet Or Not?

February 7, 2018 /13 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Schubert

Should you be using daytime running lights? The answer is, uh, maybe. But they are usually not necessary, and they don’t fix some mistakes.