/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Medical_Payments_for_Pedestrians_and_Bicyclists_h264_512x288.mp4 Learning to ride a bike is a milestone for any child. It gives your child a sense of victory and pride after they have mastered how to steer to the left or right, when to brake and how to make gradual turns. Riding a bike is a fun and healthy activity for kids. However, bicycling also has its risks, especially for children under the age of 16. Bike accident statistics In 2011, the age group 16 and younger accounted for 10% of all pedalcyclists killed and 19% of those were injured in traffic crashes. Th ..read more

  If you want to ride your bike in Kentucky for exercise, competitions, bike touring vacations, or just for fun, you will find a range of beautiful and diverse places to do so. For bike enthusiasts, the commonwealth offers thousands of miles of paved trails and challenging country roads. In recent years, people have been minimizing vehicle usage in favor of traveling by bicycle. Everywhere you go in Louisville, you’ll see people using their bikes to commute, attend school, and run errands. While it’s a sustainable way to get from Point A to B, statistics show that it’s also a risky one ..read more

A Louisville man faced charges after allegedly hitting a bicyclist while driving under the influence and fleeing the scene. His name was Garner Byars and, as of the report, he was lodged at Metro Corrections. I hope that the bicyclist is safe, and I hope all motorists take this report as a safety reminder. Related: Bike Lane Confusion In Louisville, KY Bike safety There’s no doubt that cycling is fun. It promotes healthy living, it’s cost effective and it’s environment-friendly. These are all good reasons to park your vehicle and hop on a bike. However, riding a bike has a few drawbacks. One o ..read more

The outcry on the new type of bike lane on Breckinridge and Kentucky streets has Mayor Greg Fischer calling for a press conference. These bike lanes have caused confusion among motorists. They are confused by the bike lane design. If you’ve driven by some of these bike lanes, you’ll notice that there are buffers on either side of the bike lane, between the road and the side of the road where cars can park. This can be confusing if you aren’t familiar with driving with bike lanes. Related: What’s a road diet? Bike lanes The Breckenridge and Kentucky bike lanes are some of the lanes funded by th ..read more

Are you biking to work? This Friday, May 30, 2014, is the best time to pull out your bikes and join Louisville’s Bike to Work Day. Rain or shine, the Bike to Work Day celebration is taking place on Friday, May 30. All of us are encouraged to ride our bicycles to work. People who bike to work statistics According to statistics, the number of people who go to work by riding a bicycle increased about 60% over the past decade. U.S. Census Bureau detailed in its new report entitled Modes Less Traveled – Bicycling and Walking to Work in the United States: 2008-2012 that about 786,000 commuted by bic ..read more

It’s unfortunate, but many bicyclists are injured and sometimes even killed every year. Biking is meant to be fun and a good way to exercise. When you’re biking in Louisville or anywhere in Kentucky, please always be careful and wear a helmet at all times. Related: Bike Lane Confusion In Louisville, KY Statistics A total of 677 bicyclists were killed in 2011 and an additional 48,000 were injured in vehicle crashes. Bicyclist fatalities accounted for 2% of all motor vehicle traffic deaths and made up 2% of the people injured in traffic crashes during 2011. The number of cyclist deaths in 2011 ..read more

Road hazards to lookout for while riding Riding a bicycle is good for the waistline and good for the wallet. However, if you do not exercise care on the road, you might be involved in an accident. A bicycle accident can lead to serious injuries or even death. A bicyclist should be aware of the common road hazards. This awareness can help prevent you from being involved in a serious accident. Here are a few road hazards to lookout for: Potholes. Potholes are usually caused by the wear-and-tear and weathering of the roads. If you have been knocked off your bike by hitting a pothole or a bowl-sh ..read more