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An unfortunate drawback to the proliferation of cyling in our cities is the number of injuries incurred by cyclists. Case in point, two cyclists were killed in a number of hours in Brooklyn. Read more…
And our hearts go out to the family of Sarah Howard, who was struck and killed this Friday in Idaho. The career nurse was stopped at a red light (in the bike lane) when the driver of a Hummer H3 lost control of their vehicle. Read more…
It’s always sad to hear of a cyclist being struck and killed by a vehicle. Here in Tallahassee, FL where I reside I’ve been hit three times and I’m lucky enough to be riding today. I love to ride here and there are hills in Florida so it can be really fun, but I do fear the two-ton killing machines. I almost think my body is a magnet for cars and careless drivers. It hurts to know that these tragic events are one of the only ways to get mass media outlets to focus on cycling and pedestrian awareness.