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Ridgewood : the bicycle revolution is coming
Ridgewood : the bicycle revolution is coming
August 6 ,2012
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ , The bicycle revolutions is coming to Ridgewood ,many prominent Village residents including Boyd Loving and Police Chief John Ward are avid cyclist . Many more residents are taking to the streets ,whether its a high performance bike or just tooling around on a classic .
Its a great low impact way to stay in shape and lose that bulge . It is one of those things that once you learn you can never forget. Some would say its the ultimate hybrid vehicle cutting down on noise, pollution and traffic .
But like any other activity some common sense rules should be followed . The League of American Bicyclists has put together a generic how to list for riders .
Rules of the Road
The League’s six Rules of the Road will prepare you for a safe and fun bike commute no matter where you are riding. For more educational resources, sign up for a Smart Cycling class.
1. Follow the law.
Your safety and the image of bicyclists depend on you. You have the same rights and duties as drivers. Obey traffic signals and stop signs. Ride with traffic; use the rightmost lane headed in the direction you are going.
2. Be predictable.
Make your intentions clear to motorists and other road users. Ride in a straight line and don’t swerve between parked cars. Signal turns, and check behind you well before turning or changing lanes.
3. Be conspicuous.
Ride where drivers can see you; wear bright clothing. Use a front white light and red rear light and reflectors at night or when visibility is poor. Make eye contact with drivers. Don’t ride on sidewalks.
4. Think ahead.
Anticipate what drivers, pedestrians, and other bicyclists will do next. Watch for turning vehicles and ride outside the door zone of parked cars. Look out for debris, potholes, and utility covers. Cross railroad tracks at right angles.
5. Ride Ready.
Check your tires have sufficient air, brakes are working, chain runs smoothly, and quick release wheel levers are closed. Carry repair and emergency supplies appropriate for your ride. Wear a helmet.
6. Keep your cool.
Road rage benefits no-one and always makes a bad situation worse.
http://www.bikeleague.org/resources/better/roadrules.php
The League of American Bicyclists Our Mission
To promote bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation and work through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America.
We do this by representing the interests of the nation’s 57 million cyclists. With a current membership of 300,000 affiliated cyclists, including 25,000 individuals and 700 affiliated organizations, the League works to bring better bicycling to your community.
If you care about bicycling, http://www.bikeleague.org/join/index.php
Biking downtown is dangerous, and super noisy. I am amazed people shop on East Ridgewood Ave. The Street is a nightmare. Every 5 minutes a SUPER LOUD Disgusting Smelling Bus drives up and down East Ridgewood Ave. How do people tolerate such abuse? It really is Insane. It’s like NYC but worse since we are in a very tight area. Other towns do not have this problem.
The only time I bike downtown is after 11 PM when the Noise Monsters leave, and Peaceful Quiet Beautiful Ridgewood Emerges.