Another problem with dangerous cycling being seen as the norm is that inexperienced cyclists may think that breaking road rules is a prerequisite to being taken 'seriously'.
Entries tagged "cycling"
Bike Shorts
Bike Shorts 9 March 2011
"This is part of the beauty of cycling - all it really takes to be a cycling advocate is to ride your bike. The more people there are out there riding bikes, the more cycling benefits." --BikeSnobNYC
Review
Cyclelicious Maps for Australia
I've been playing with Cyclelicious's map app, and there's lots to like--especially now that it works for Australia.
Bike Shorts
Bike Shorts 29 November 2010
"Cycling, like swimming, is a lifeskill that really ought to be taught early. But this can't be forced. If the parents don't cycle, they might not see cycling as a lifeskill at all"--Carlton Reid
Commute
Give me intrigue or give me death?
In my two rules of bike lighting I mentioned the importance of using your lights to create "intrigue" for other road users.
Let me make it plainer: when riding at night put a flashing light and a static light on the front of your bike.