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Oceanside Implementing More Bicycle Safety Measures on Coast Highway

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

Residents and city council members in Oceanside were reminded of the importance of bicycle safety after the tragic death of a 12-year-old boy. The boy was riding his bike to school when he was struck and killed by a truck on Coastal Highway. Family of the victim and other residents started a campaign called the Logan Lipton Bike Path Initiative; their primary goal being to force city officials to improve road safety for cyclists. What Has Been Done to Increase Bike Safety in Oceanside? Currently, Oceanside has plans to start posting more speed limit signs along Coastal Highway as well as setting up speed monitoring devices in an effort to persuade drivers to reduce their speed. One stretch of the highway in particular, which residents refer to as the “dip,” is especially dangerous. Locals say that cars are driving too fast, the bike lanes are too narrow, and the road…
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5 Tips for Biking Uphill

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

Love everything else about a particular bike route but having trouble getting over the hill? At some point, chanting “I think I can, I think I can” just doesn’t cut it anymore. If you want to learn how to make biking uphill as easy as coasting downhill, then we can’t help you. However, these five tips will make it more bearable. Get Loose – It is important that you keep your upper body relaxed. Straining your upper body will quickly waste energy. Try flaring your elbows out past your handlebars to open up breathing and prevent your lateral muscles from stretching. Breathe Deep – It’s not uncommon for cyclists to get in the habit of taking short, shallow breaths, but you need to take deeper breaths to efficiently replenish oxygen. Practice filling your lungs entirely while cycling before riding a bike uphill. Pace Yourself – Slow is fast. Trying to…
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Need Help Finding the Perfect Christmas Gifts for Cyclists?

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to start shopping for gifts, if you haven’t already. For the cyclists in our lives, it can be difficult sometimes to know what to get them, especially if you yourself are not an avid rider. Not to worry – we’re here to help. Assuming that cyclist friend or family member made the nice list, here are some great cycling gifts. Christmas Gifts for Cyclists Reflective Jacket – Cyclists love these jackets because they dramatically increase their visibility to vehicles on the road. Shop around online: they average about $100, but the level of safety and style it affords is absolutely worth it. Front light – Cycling laws require bicycles to be equipped with a front light when riding around in the dark, and yet many cyclists still do not own one. Buy a mountable front light for their bicycle so they will…
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