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Are You Making These 5 Cycling Mistakes?

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

If you’re a beginner to competitive cycling, you are probably making a wide range of cycling mistakes that you don’t even realize. For the most part, you should focus on enjoying the sport. You’ve probably learned a lot during training, and you’ll learn a lot more as you continue to participate. There are a few basic tips that will make the race day go more easily for you. Here’s a look at the essentials. 5 Cycling Mistakes for Beginners Not having a plan for fueling: Don’t underestimate the importance of eating and hydration. Have a preplanned strategy for how you will stay energized and what foods you’re going to eat at what times. Don’t rely on the race stations for snacks or water. Bring foods that you are used to consuming while riding. It will remove the risk that you eat something that doesn’t settle right with your body. Having…
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How Will Driverless Cars Affect Cyclists?

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

As more companies start announcing or developing driverless cars, there is a lot of talk about how this will affect our laws and safety. You’ve probably heard a lot about this new technology, but one question you might not have heard is how the changes will affect cyclists. The answer is somewhat unclear. As usual, new technology has the possibility both to make things better and to create new problems. Nobody can be sure exactly how things will go, but here’s a look at some of the possible improvements and issues. How New Technology Might be an Issue for Cyclists Innovation will not stop people from wanting to relax, exercise and save money by riding their bikes around town, yet plans for the autonomous future often seem to leave riders out. For example, some people are envisioning a world where stop signs and traffic lights are unnecessary, since cars would…
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5 Safety Secrets for Cycling on Rural Roads

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

There are unique safety secrets for cycling in any particular environment. For example, if you frequently go riding in cities, you learn how to follow traffic laws and share the road with motorists and pedestrians. Cycling on rural roads has its own safety challenges. Here’s how to stay safe in these areas. 5 Safety Secrets for Cycling on Rural Roads Don’t rely on drivers seeing you: A large portion of drivers on rural roads are just passing through. After hours on the road, many motorists are drowsy and oblivious. Don’t count on drivers noticing you. Instead, avoid riding in the center of your lane, and rely on your own vigilance to prevent an accident. Check behind you: Make a habit of looking over your shoulder before every intersection or fork. It’s common for drivers to pass cyclists and then turn into them as they change directions to turn. You can…
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