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The bereaved Steinsapir family is suing Rad Power Bikes after a tragic accident

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These top-notch lids won us over

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Earlier this year, journalist Amelia Arvesen participated in a ride for bicycling safety that ended in tragedy. Months later, she鈥檚 still figuring out how to process what she saw.

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There鈥檚 the pathological response, and there鈥檚 the reasonable one

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I鈥檝e been unprepared for everything that鈥檚 happened to me since a criminal driver plowed into me in July 2019, so it shouldn鈥檛 have been a surprise that I was also unprepared for the feelings that confronting my attacker in court stirred up

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Each one is a reflection of our society鈥攆or better or for worse

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During the height of the pandemic, bike sales and participation flourished鈥攁nd things don't appear to be slowing down. Here's what you need to know to kick off your cycling season.

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When it comes to public image for our elected officials, being seen on a bicycle is as fraught as a first dinner with the in-laws

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The CEO of Thousand shares why she feels passionate about bike helmets

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As part of our #2020CyclingDeaths project, we published the obituaries of Melissa Williamson and Coleen Huling, who were killed while riding their bikes. The driver has received a maximum sentence. But outcomes like this are still rare.

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In the shadow of tragic events like this, can we raise awareness of the dangers cyclists face without scaring people away from bikes? And how do we maintain our own love of cycling?

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A mountain guide, photographer, and cyclist had a sleepy moment on the road that resulted in her seriously injuring another rider. Here鈥檚 what she wants every driver to know.

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There's a way to do it that won't end in mess and frustration

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It took 16 riders several weeks鈥攁nd countless laps鈥攖o find the most comfortable, protective, and versatile lids for downhill, cross-country, and everything in between

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Here's the gear that will get you outside and pedaling in no time

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You can't stop what you can't see happening

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Gravel may be all the rage, but nothing teaches you more about being a cyclist than riding on the road

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On the bike, laws are secondary and survival is paramount

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We keep hearing about the supposed dangers of shared e-scooters, but the numbers tell a different story

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They may not seem luxurious in everyday life, but these things are blessings on a bikepacking adventure

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Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced what he calls an "audacious" new proposal to address this year鈥檚 dramatic rise in cycling fatalities. It must only be the start.

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The collaboration could answer some crucial questions about what happens to helmets during a crash and points the way forward for better testing and certification

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Is the new construction as effective as Trek claims? Right now, it鈥檚 impossible to say.

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It's a question of safety numbers versus safety in numbers

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There are valid arguments for both wearing and not wearing a helmet. But shaming people for their choices is useless.

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Helmets have been mandatory in the pro peloton for well over a decade. Where鈥檚 the data that it鈥檚 helping?

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Lighter, more comfortable designs and high-end safety features make these helmets the best

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Hot take! Making cars more dangerous will make our roads safer.

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Put the beers in the snowbank. Drinking while shredding鈥攐r running or biking鈥攊s for Joes, Chads, Barts, and Squis

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It not only illuminates your path but also projects a laser bike image on the ground to make sure drivers see you coming

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Bike to work, get your exercise in鈥攁nd look great, too

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A group of researchers at Virginia Tech performed rigorous testing on 30 top bike helmets to find out which is the most protective

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It鈥檚 allegedly as strong as a typical cycling lid, but it looks like a baseball cap and squishes down to the size of a water bottle

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Why helmet giveaways are an act of surrender

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Roadside shrines marking the site of cycling tragedies are showing up everywhere, a sign of how little progress we've made in making biking safer. It's time we organize.

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Essentials to help drivers see, hear, and avoid you on the road

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We put together a full, no-comprise setup for under $2,000

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How to alert walkers, hikers, and runners to your presence鈥攁nd why "On your left!" needs to die, already

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Proper maintenance is key to keeping your mountain bike riding smoothly and safely. Watch to learn the five things you should always do before hitting the trails.

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Say goodbye to dorky bike helmets

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The Lumos Helmet re-imagines bike safety with its integrated LED brake lights and turn signals.

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Eleven experts weigh in with their biggest, craziest ideas鈥攁ll of which are eminently doable

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Bomber, good-looking gear haulers

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We sent out our writer Andrew Tillin to see just how easy it is to break a bike lock. Turns out, it was pretty easy.

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The new Ellipse comes with a whole suit of smart anti-theft and safety features

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The days are significantly shorter. Be prepared for your commute with the right lights and apparel.

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Does your chain skip between gears when you pedal, phantom shift, shift twice instead of once, or refuse to shift when you need it to? Here's how to fix it.

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