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The “Dutch Reach”

Posted on February 3, 2017 by jsallen

I have sent the following message to Dr. Michael Charney, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, promoter of the “Dutch Reach”. The “Dutch Reach” is motorists’ opening the driver’s side door with the opposite hand, so they must look back for bicyclists riding … Continue reading →

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Rear-view radar reviewed

Posted on April 25, 2016 by jsallen

Garmin is a high-end manufacturer of GPS devices for bicycles and motor vehicles. Garmin has posted an ad for a cycling “radar” (probably actually LEDdar using pulsed infrared light), which warns cyclists of overtaking traffic. There are some serious problems … Continue reading →

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James Mackay on bike box implementations

Posted on March 9, 2010 by jsallen

Bicycle advance stop line implementations I saw in Europe amounted to a five-legged stool, with resultant stability and functionality.

I get very concerned with American implementations that amount to a two-legged stool. Continue reading →

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