markwyatt
- Active 2 years ago
markwyatt replied to the topic to helmet or not to helmet??? in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 3 years, 10 months ago
Hey Chad Frana,
Across the US, helmets have been the leading safety program. The injury prevention groups have pushed them as part of crash mitigation rather than crash prevention. But, as the guy that looks at all the crash stats each year, 70+% of fatal crashes had a helmet on. You are more likely to contract diabetes than you are to sustain a…[Read more]
markwyatt replied to the topic JustGoBike Podcast – who is following? in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 3 years, 10 months ago
I don’t think it has ever been intended to be a tutorial on RAGBRAI. Once you experience your RAGBRAI, I think you will find there is no right way to do the ride. (There are plenty of wrong ways, but not one right way.) These forums are probably the best way to learn the tips & tricks of the ride. There is history and experience and people are…[Read more]
markwyatt started the topic JustGoBike Podcast – who is following? in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 3 years, 10 months ago
I am checking in on who is listening to the JustGoBike Podcast. http://www.justgobike.net for past episodes and subscribing on your favorite purveyor of finer podcasts.
markwyatt started the topic Help with the Change Lanes to Pass Bikes bill. in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 4 years, 1 month ago
The legislature has hit a stumbling block on the bicycle safety bill. House File 513 is a good bill that would require motorists to change lanes to pass bicyclists. HF 513 removes the option to use a reflector on a bicycle at night (but only requires bike lights at night). It is a good step for bicycle safety, but it is only one part of the…[Read more]
