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3 Tips to Overcoming Fear After a Bicycle Accident

Posted on January 9, 2017 by bonnicilawgroup

It can be hard to get back up on the horse, or the bike in this case, after a bicycle accident, but it isn’t impossible. Bicycle accidents often cause very serious personal injury, and can even result in post-traumatic stress disorder. But none of that changes the fact that riding a bike is healthy, fiscally beneficial, and just downright fun. We did a little research to find out what worked for other people in their journey to overcome their fears of being in another bike crash. This is what we found. 3 Tips from People Who Have Started Riding Again After a Bicycle Accident Run the Numbers – That fear you have in the back of your mind now is essentially a form of PTSD. It’s natural that your survival instinct would kick into overdrive after a bad accident, or even a really close call. One tip we hear often…
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5 Essential Rules for Becoming a Safer Cyclist

Posted on January 2, 2017 by bonnicilawgroup

Staying safe on the road as a cyclist comes down to following some basic rules. It’s easy enough to do, but understanding their importance is key to ensuring that you implement them when you are on the road. Do what is expected of you – The best way to ensure safety as a cyclist is to make sure that motorists can see you. When you disobey basic traffic laws, you may approach drivers from directions that they are not expecting. For example, riding so that you are facing the traffic may feel safer, but it can render you virtually invisible to both oncoming traffic and to motorists at intersections. Maintain awareness of your surroundings – You will see both motorists and pedestrians before they see you. Your sight and hearing are better than cars, and pedestrians will tend to walk in front of you without warning. Always be vigilant. The…
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The 7 Fundamental Rules of Bicycle Safety

Posted on December 26, 2016 by bonnicilawgroup

Some riders have different perspectives on how to stay safe, but there are a few fundamental rules of bicycle safety that basically everyone agrees on. If you want to ride regularly you should absolutely follow these guidelines. They will hugely reduce your chances of getting in a serious bike accident. The 7 Fundamental Rules of Bicycle Safety Your mom was right about helmets: Sorry, but your mother was right when she told you to wear your helmet. There is no better way to protect yourself on a ride. Never leave the helmet at home. The risk of head injury is too high. Follow the laws: It’s common in the cycling community to complain about cars who don’t follow the rules of the road. It’d be a little hypocritical if we didn’t do the same thing. Also, these laws are designed to keep you safe. Follow them. They are there for…
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