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I don't know what the roads are like in your part of the world, but I imagine they are pretty busy, being in that part of the Northeast. I would highly recommend you read "Effective Cycling" by John Forester. It has a lot of good information in there, but what I found has helped the most is to act like any other vehicle on the road. If you are on a narrow road then don't hug the curb - stay out far enough that cars have to go into the other lane to pass. Also that helps you be seen by cars coming the other way and making left turns across you - that "left hook" seems to be one of the most common causes of deaths and serious injuries to cyclists.
Have fun!
Posts in this Thread:
- I am contemplating biking to work, BrianG, Mon, 2 Jun 2008 06:25:53
- I'll bike to work even more..., carlotta, Wed, 4 Jun 2008 19:10:32
- I consistently bike to work now, here's why..., Barry, Tue, 3 Jun 2008 22:17:19
- Re: I am contemplating biking to work -- Helmet, Dave Chicago, Mon, 2 Jun 2008 20:35:24
- Lincoln to Watertown..., polemera, Mon, 2 Jun 2008 20:26:40
- Re: I am contemplating biking to work (longish reply), George on the Cape, Mon, 2 Jun 2008 19:34:02
- Left the Turbo X at home today, Ken B, Mon, 2 Jun 2008 19:21:54
- Exercise at the gym......, Mike Lynch , Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:47:15
- Re: I am contemplating biking to work, dave24 , Mon, 2 Jun 2008 13:57:56
- Take the lane...., Rod , Mon, 2 Jun 2008 08:55:41 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: I am contemplating biking to work, Schu, Mon, 2 Jun 2008 08:05:55
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