Even though electric bicycles have been around for a while, they are surging in popularity. Researchers claim that electric bike sales grew by 145% between 2019-20, compared to a 65 percent growth during that same time period for traditional bikes. An uptick in the...
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Bicycle Accidents
Peloton issues recall for its Tread+ exercise machine
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on March 5 issued a recall for its popular at-home Peloton Tread+ exercise machine after multiple incidents occurred, including the death of a six-year-old child and injuries to dozens of others who were sucked in...
A look at Cook County’s new bike infrastructure plan
Many in Illinois choose alternate forms of transportation, especially in areas with higher levels of traffic and congestion. You may be one who chooses to ride your bike for exercise, enjoyment or transportation, but you also know this can be risky. Many do not know...
What drivers are supposed to do to keep bicyclists safe
Whether you regularly ride a bicycle for exercise, transportation or just for fun, you more than likely already know that you need to follow the rules of the road when you do. You must obey stop signs, traffic lights and move with the flow of traffic, among other...