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Why Does Biking to Work Seem So Difficult?

Posted on November 13, 2015 by bonnicilawgroup

Biking to work comes with a variety of benefits. Not only is bicycling to work good for the environment, but it’s drastically cheaper and great for the rider’s physical and mental health. However, despite these and other invaluable benefits, less than one percent of Americans ride a bike to work every day. The reason such a low percentage of workers commute by bicycle is simply that most see bicycling as inconvenient compared to the car. There are a few of obstacles that would-be cyclist commuters believe to be prohibitive. Three Most Common Problems with Biking to Work Change-Up – Many people immediately write off bicycling to work the second they picture themselves looking slightly ridiculous while pedaling down the street in their suits and skirts. The solution is simple, and comes with a ton of bonus benefits; store clothes at work. Try leaving a few days’ worth of business attire…
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34,000 Burley Bicycle Trailers Recalled

Posted on November 2, 2015 by bonnicilawgroup

Burley Design has issued a voluntary recall on over 34,000 of its bicycle child trailers that were sold in the U.S. and Canada. The recall cites a manufacture defect with the tow bar receiver as the reason. So far, there have been 35 reports from consumers saying that the tow bar receiver had come apart from the trailer. “Burley has received two reports of broken tow bar receivers that led to the trailer detaching and rolling over, resulting in minor abrasions. No other injuries have been reported,” according to a statement on the Burley Design official website. The seven different models of Burley bicycle trailers recalled are as follows: D’Lite, D’Lite ST, Encore, Solo, Solo ST, and Rental Cub manufactured from 2009-2015 with the plastic tow bar receiver and wheel guard. According to the Burley website, models that have an aluminum tow bar are not included. Owners of the affected…
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To Helmet, or Not to Helmet: What’s Wrong with Mandatory Bicycle Helmet Laws?

Posted on October 26, 2015 by bonnicilawgroup

Helmets are specifically designed to protect your head in the event of a crash, and they are actually quite effective at it, so why are more and more cyclists and lawmakers speaking against mandatory bicycle helmet laws around the country? Cycling advocates have a list of reasons as to why mandatory helmet laws, particularly for adult riders, should be done away with. Here are a few of them: Mandatory helmet laws make cycling seem intimidatingly dangerous, dissuading would-be riders from enjoying the health and economic benefits. The helmet laws are inconvenient. Requiring a rider to buy and wear a helmet every time they want to go for a spin could deter some people from riding. Some cyclists argue that helmets actually cause more wrecks. Impaired visibility and hearing may lead to more accidents. These are some of the more popular arguments. However, it is important to note that some cycling…
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