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Know Your RightsBiking Rules en EspañolBiking Rules handbooks have now been translated to Spanish! Civic cycling is contagious, and now the message can be read by an even more diverse array of NYC cyclists. Look out for a Chinese version of the handbook, coming soon! Who Yields?Ever approach an intersection on your bike, when suddenly a car beside you decides to turn, forcing you to stop and wait before continuing on your way? Confused about who has the right of way in that situation? Don't be! Bikes are vehicles, and most drivers know to yield to vehicles going straight when they want to make a turn. Be big in intersections--make eye contact with motorists, and let them know you are headed straight on. Check out the most recent letter to Biking Rules to read about one cyclist's confusion over this rule--and Biking Rules' reply, clarifying any confusion over how to behave in this situation.
Car Turning, Bike Going Straight--Who Yields?I was riding on Dean Street in Brooklyn, which is a one way road. There is a bike lane on the left side of the street. I was coming up to an intersection, and there was a car on my right that I thought was going straight. The light was green, so I proceeded. Suddenly, the car on my right turned left right in front of me on to another one way street, blocking my path so quickly that I crashed into the car. The driver claimed that he had signaled, and that I was at fault for not yielding. In other areas, like the 8th Avenue bike lane, I know that this exact issue is controlled with lights. When the bike light is green you can cyclists straight and the cars have a red light, meaning they can't turn left. When the bike light turns to red, the cars have a green left arrow which tells them that they can go. This makes sense, but what happens when there are no bike lights? Who has to yield, to whom?
Bike NY and The Bike Shop at Eastern Mountain Sports Soho Present Can I . . . Learn more about: big events; riding clubs; racing; road, track, and trail riding; touring; getting the heck out of NYC; traffic skills; bike routes; riding with kids; mechanic workshops; resources for women; volunteer and advocacy opportunities; maps; and more. Topics to be covered will come directly from you, the audience, so come prepared with your questions (or send them in advance). Note: No pre-registration and no bike necessary. Please check back for additional dates. http://ems.com (212) 966-8730
Bike NY and The Bike Shop at Eastern Mountain Sports Soho If you live within 10 miles of your workplace, bicycling is a great way to get to work. It's fun, great for your health, less expensive than most other alternatives, and is frequently the fastest way to commute. Bike Commuting 101 is an inspiring presentation covering the many benefits of bike commuting. While no riding is involved, the class provides oodles of information on ways you can make your bike commute more comfortable, more efficient, and safer. And giveaways! No pre-registration is required. Year-round, our Bike Commuting presentation is available to work groups to help get employees started as bike commuters. Presentation time: Approximately one hour. Course Content Note: No bicycling is involved in this seminar. http://ems.com (212) 966-8730
Bike NY and The Bike Shop at Eastern Mountain Sports Soho Present Bike Commuting 101 If you live within 10 miles of your workplace, bicycling is a great way to get to work. It's fun, great for your health, less expensive than most other alternatives, and is frequently the fastest way to commute. Bike Commuting 101 is an inspiring presentation covering the many benefits of bike commuting. While no riding is involved, the class provides oodles of information on ways you can make your bike commute more comfortable, more efficient, and safer. And giveaways! No pre-registration is required. Year-round, our Bike Commuting presentation is available to work groups to help get employees started as bike commuters. Presentation time: Approximately one hour. Course Content Note: No bicycling is involved in this seminar. http://ems.com (212) 966-8730
Bike NY and The Bike Shop at Eastern Mountain Sports Soho Present Bike Commuting 101 Bike Commuting 101 is an inspiring presentation covering the many benefits of bike commuting. While no riding is involved, the class provides oodles of information on ways you can make your bike commute more comfortable, more efficient, and safer. And giveaways! No pre-registration is required. Year-round, our Bike Commuting presentation is available to work groups to help get employees started as bike commuters. Presentation time: Approximately one hour. Course Content Note: No bicycling is involved in this seminar. http://ems.com (212) 966-8730 |
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