Riding is risky—Cyclists account for only 1% of traffic across the United States, and yet 2.9% of Massachusetts traffic fatalities involve a cyclist. To further complicate matters, those statistics only reflect the bike accidents that are reported—emergency room studies estimate that as few as 10% of bicycle crashes causing injury are ever recorded because unlike… Read More
Safety in Bike Sharing
We live in a sharing economy. Home, car, and bike sharing – anyone can share any of these possessions with a complete stranger. Companies such as Airbnb, Uber, ofo, and others have paved the way for this sharing ecosystem. Bike Sharing in Worcester The yellow bikes that ofo provides bike sharing riders are excellent. They ride… Read More
10 Winter Bicycle Safety Tips Everyone Should Know In 2016
Tips to Enjoy Bicycling in the Winter Bicycling is a great way to get exercise. Unfortunately, the winter provides a difficult challenge of climate change for most riders. Luckily, we’ve provided you with some tips and tricks to enjoy Bicycling in the winter, and most importantly..stay safe. Dangerous roads, and obstacles will present themselves when… Read More
George Street Bike Challenge
Are you a serious cyclist? Do you laugh in the face of sore muscles? If so, the George Street Bike Challenge – complete with a 24-percent incline in one section – may be right up your alley. As quickly as possible, cyclists attempt to climb a 500-foot ascent that helped train 1899 world-champion cyclist Marshall… Read More