Bicycle helmets 101 – do they really help?
Important things to know about cycling helmets and about being safer when cycling in general.
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Riding
Cycling – lights, braking, shifting, locking, riding in traffic…
Mandatory Electric Scooter and E-bike Registration?!
Should electric scooter and e-bike registration be mandatory? Would that be a dis-incentivising policy, and is it good to dis-incentivise electric scooter use?
Drunk cycling (bike DUI) – laws and risks involved
Can you be fined for cycling drunk (CUI – like DUI on a bicycle)? What are the laws and the risks involved? Insurance, injury claims?
Cycling with a dog
How to train your dog to run beside your bicycle? How to enjoy cycling with your dog?
Unsafe and bad cycling industry patents
Explanation of some widely used cycling industry patents that I consider bad, and/or unsafe
Cycling related traffic laws in Serbia
Cycling related legal provisions of Serbian traffic law. Is helmet obligatory? How to ride in traffic, etc.
Bicycle commuting to work, school
How to use a bicycle for commuting to work, or to school? What kind of bicycle? How to dress? What to look (out) for?
Transporting children on a bicycle
How to transport a child, or children on a bicycle? What kinds of bicycle child seats and trailers exist, what are their pros and cons. My experience…
How to store a bicycle over the winter
Short text on how to prepare a bicycle for storage over the winter – and how to get it ready in the spring. First guest post on bikegremlin.
Safe bicycle overtaking distance
My thoughts on minimum safe distance for a car overtaking a bicycle. Should there be a law prescribing a minimum distance?
How to mount a backpack and panniers on a bicycle?
How to mount backpack and/or panniers on a bicycle. A short description of a “patent” that has worked well for me.
Countersteering – bicycle steering
How does a bicycle really steer (i.e. it’s not how most people think it is)?
What is counter-steering?
Cycling in traffic [03] Typical risky situations
A few typical, common risky traffic situations for cyclists. How to recognize and avoid them.
Cycling in traffic [01] “Sorry, I didn’t see you!”
Cyclist traffic safety. Sorry, mate, I didn’t see you – SMIDSY. How to be seen in traffic, how to avoid accidents when cycling.
Bicycle braking technique
Proper bicycle braking technique. How to use front and rear brake correctly. How to make a safe “panic stop” in the shortest possible distance.
How to securely lock a bicycle
How to lock a bicycle – so that it is secure and is not easily stolen. Explanation of locking techniques that work best, making it very hard for the thieves
How to find (buy) a good, secure bicycle lock?
Bicycle locks – what types of locks are made and how to choose a secure bicycle lock. Is one good lock better than several poor ones?
