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About jsallen

John S. Allen is the author or co-author of numerous publications about bicycling including Bicycling Street Smarts, which has been adopted as the bicycle driver's manual in several US states. He has been active with the Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition since 1978 and served as a member of the board of Directors of the League of American Bicyclists from 2003 through 2009.

Diversion fall

Posted on September 29, 2007 by jsallen

Was it the strength workouts at a gym, a new routine for me at age 60? Was it the judo class I took so long ago, in high school — my father’s hopeful but feckless plan for me to fend … Continue reading →

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Review of New York Times article of June 5, 2007

Posted on June 11, 2007 by jsallen

This is a review of the article Cars and Bikes Can Mix, When the Rules of the Road Are Clear, which appeared in the New York Times on June 5, 2007 and is available online. That’s a good headline, except … Continue reading →

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Welcome to my blog

Posted on June 11, 2007 by jsallen

Hello — I’m John S. Allen, bicycling advocate, author and expert witness. I am starting this blog to post timely material about bicycling concerns. My main concerns will be with bicycling advocacy, education and facilities design, with an occasional technical … Continue reading →

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