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Why Does My Neck Hurt When Riding a Bike?

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Does your neck hurt when riding a bike? You are just one of many. There are many reasons that could explain your neck pain, but more than likely, it’s related to one of these common causes. What Is Causing My Neck Pain When Riding a Bike? There are four common causes for neck pain when you’re riding a bike, including: Looking up with your neck Muscle tension Poor bike fit Weak support system Luckily for you, we have a solution for each of these issues. How to Fix My Neck Pain from Cycling Look with your eyes – You, like many, many other cyclists, may be guilty of looking up by lifting your head. It seems innocent enough, but repeated lifting can make your neck muscles sore. What you should be doing is looking up with just your eyes. Make sure you’re wearing a helmet that fits properly so that…
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How to Communicate with Drivers on the Road

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Riding with traffic can be frightening at times, especially if you aren’t sure of the best way to do it. The reason so many cyclists are afraid to ride with traffic is because there is a lot of risk involved. Everyone is too unpredictable, and a bicycle accident could happen at any moment. Traffic is scary because there isn’t enough clear communication between drivers and cyclists. Ambiguous hand motions or mumbled instructions lead to accidents all the time. An important bicycle safety skill you should certainly learn is how to communicate with drivers. How to Communicate with Drivers Don’t be afraid to exaggerate your hand motions and eye contact. Many riders prefer not to draw attention to themselves, but when you’re riding through traffic, shy is the last thing you want to be. Make sure that every driver around you fully understands what you want to do and where you want…
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How Do I Ride a Bike in Traffic Legally?

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Drivers often see cyclists as slow, and tend to get upset if they think that we are holding up traffic. We may be slower on open roads, but there are a few situations when cyclists are actually the faster vehicle and are regularly brought to a stop by cars. So, in those handful of situations when you may be moving quicker, what’s the safest way to ride a bike in traffic legally? At a Stop Light Probably one of the more common bike safety questions is about what you should do if you’re on your bike and a stop light won’t change. Many lights operate with various sensors that are supposed to detect the presence of cars, and then change the light to let them go. Bicycles are often too small to trigger the sensor. If you’ve been sitting at a red light for a while, try moving around a…
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