I love cars. At age 16, my first car gave me access to career-building internship opportunities far away from my childhood home. I’ve owned fun sports cars and handy utility vehicles. I’ve driven over 150 MPH on a racetrack, and I love gawking at classic cars at my town’s annual Wheels on Academy car show. […]
Electrical Engineer. Utility Bicyclist. Cyberneticist. Maker. Pedestrian Advocate. Dad.
Many bicycle-stay-right laws are poorly conceived and generated needless conflicts between cyclists and police. North Carolina has found a better way.
Electrical Engineer. Utility Bicyclist. Cyberneticist. Maker. Pedestrian Advocate. Dad.
The issue of courtesy often comes up when bicyclists discuss traffic, especially when motorists are part of the conversation. Most bicyclists want to be respectful of others and to set a good example. However, different assumptions, experiences and knowledge about traffic bicycling can result in different opinions of what this means. How can cyclists extend courtesies to their fellow road users, while prioritizing their own safety? We answer that question as it’s addressed by cycling classes such as CyclingSavvy and BikeWalk NC’s Traffic Bicycling course.
Electrical Engineer. Utility Bicyclist. Cyberneticist. Maker. Pedestrian Advocate. Dad.
Do you think requiring bicyclists to have licenses would raise bicyclists’ stature in the eyes of law enforcement and the driving public?
Electrical Engineer. Utility Bicyclist. Cyberneticist. Maker. Pedestrian Advocate. Dad.
Teaching children to travel effectively by bicycle as they get older develops patience, discipline, self reliance and personal responsibility. Learning to negotiate traffic by bicycle also teaches essential driving skills that will make them safer and more courteous motorists later.
Electrical Engineer. Utility Bicyclist. Cyberneticist. Maker. Pedestrian Advocate. Dad.
I am a technical illustrator and graphic designer with over 30 years as an urban bike commuter, recreational group rider and ride leader. I am convinced that the greatest challenges facing American bicycling are a lack of education and a destructive belief system about our public roads.
Through CyclingSavvy, Mighk Wilson and I created a toolset for bicyclists to enhance their preferred style of riding. Together, we can transform our traffic culture to recognize that roads are for all people, not just motorists.