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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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4 Reasons NOT to Buy Your Bike at a Department Store

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Ideas about convenience or cheap prices may be tempting you to buy your bike at a department store like Costco or Target. This is a common mindset. As many as 75 percent of all bikes are purchased at stores like this. Despite their popularity, however, there are plenty of reasons to avoid department stores when it comes to picking out your bicycle. 4 Reasons NOT to Buy Your Bike at a Department Store They aren’t as cheap as they seem: Some of the low-end bikes are incredibly cheap at these stores, but if you read any product reviews on these, you’ll see they’re cheap for a reason. They tend to be heavy and made from poor quality parts. If you want a decent bike for the price, you might want to go to a proper bicycle shop instead. A low price tag does not mean a good deal. It might…
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How to Assert Your Rights as a Cyclist Without Being Rude

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Many riders complain that drivers and even law enforcement don’t always seem to understand their rights as a cyclist. In circumstances like this, you may be forced to remind drivers and/or authorities of your rights, but at the same time, rude behavior tends to be counterproductive. Here are some ideas for how to get fair treatment without creating too much conflict. How to Politely Assert Your Rights as a Cyclist Give police the benefit of the doubt: You might be surprised by how often some cyclists immediately respond to law enforcement with hostility, or assume that drivers will be given preference in an incident. It’s law enforcement’s job to keep both drivers and cyclists safe. If you give them the benefit of the doubt, in most cases that is going to go further than antagonizing them. Know when to dispute a ticket: If you are ticketed unfairly, you have the…
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