Sentences with phrase «riding as a cyclist»

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The Etape is an event where amateur cyclists ride the same route as a Tour de France mountain stage from that year.

I wanted to demand that he tell me how I would survive if a car hit him — which happens to cyclists all the time, you know — while he was being so irresponsible as to be out riding for fun.

Even such a complex sensory - motor skill as riding a bicycle is self - regulating in the sense that the cyclist's strategy is governed by kinesthetic and visual feedbacks without the necessity of referring decisions to superior levels — except if the road is barred.

On the 21st day, the remaining 58 cyclists (out of 120 starters) rode finally toward the Paris finish, «united in their lassitude, having endured their private hell as valiant athletes.»

Cyclists ride together as a community for the camaraderie, scenic views, personal achievement and a chance to win prizes.

Others felt reinstituting turning privileges will create new conflicts between motorists, pedestrians and cyclists, or that the new clear lanes would just as quickly be filled with idling taxis and ride - hail drivers making pickups and drop - offs — a notion de Blasio challenged.

Known as Team 26, the cyclists passed through New York City on the way south to the nation's capital, stopping in Harlem on Sat., Mar. 8th, as part of the group's four - day Ride on Washington.

However, occasionally, it is the cyclist who injures or kills whilst riding their bike as happened in the tragic case of 17 - year - old Rhiannon Bennett in 2007 and it's this area that my bill aims to address.

Another cyclist, 33 - year - old James Gregg of Park Slope, was killed last week as he was riding southbound on Sixth Avenue near Sterling Place when he collided with a tractor - trailer that was also moving southbound, police said.

As the population of cyclists in the United States shifts to an older demographic, further investments in infrastructure and promotion of safe riding practices are needed to protect bicyclists from injury.»

As a committed cyclist riding many miles each week I had become concerned about the amount of sugary energy products that I needed to consume just to allow me to pursue my sport.

As a cyclist I need to consume a lot of carbohydrate during training (5 hour rides!)

An enthusiastic bike racer in his 50s, he joins a pack of local racing cyclists for regular 140 - km cycling rides around the beautiful island and enthusiastically supports Lombok as a retirement destination.

Along with the new official route from Le Tour 2018, new races and Classics such as the mythical Paris - Roubaix are joining the long list of roads you will have to ride to prove you are the best cyclist!

But it won't just be about the TDF and running alongside the official route will new races and Classics such as the legendary Paris - Roubaix joining the long list of roads you will have to ride to prove you are the best cyclist.

As with regular bikes, we certainly need to enforce common riding rules, such as not riding on sidewalk or against the traffic flow, but these things are just as applicable to regular cyclists, as they are to folks using electric bikeAs with regular bikes, we certainly need to enforce common riding rules, such as not riding on sidewalk or against the traffic flow, but these things are just as applicable to regular cyclists, as they are to folks using electric bikeas not riding on sidewalk or against the traffic flow, but these things are just as applicable to regular cyclists, as they are to folks using electric bikeas applicable to regular cyclists, as they are to folks using electric bikeas they are to folks using electric bikes.

But if you're a regular cyclist and have a dog as your very best friend, the question will eventually hit you: How can you take your pooch along for the ride?

«As long as cyclists continue their reckless riding and total lack of respect for the traffic rules, cyclist will die in traffic.&raquAs long as cyclists continue their reckless riding and total lack of respect for the traffic rules, cyclist will die in traffic.&raquas cyclists continue their reckless riding and total lack of respect for the traffic rules, cyclist will die in traffic.»

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It may be, however, that many fair - weather cyclists see any inclement weather as a reason not to ride, and snow as the premier hindrance.

There are valid arguments on both sides, as purpose - built electric bikes are said to be better able to handle the additional torque and stresses that electric drive systems put on the frames and components, while the kits that enable conversion of a conventional bicycle into an electric bike allows cyclists to use the bikes they already own and ride as the starting point.

It isn't as funny as Jaymi's post Cyclist Argues Against Bike - Lane Police Fine In Hilarous Video; it just shows lots of people following most of the rules, being polite, yielding to cars turning right, and not even swearing at the truck blocking the bike lane, just riding around it.

During the more than three weeks of Pedalpalooza, a cyclist can do anything from a Pedal Car Karaoke ride (where one karaoke singer entertains the rest of the riders as they proceed around town) to a Prince vs. Bowie ride (basically a moving dance party) to a scavenger hunt ride, pirate ride, or even a combination Champagne / Prom Rride (where one karaoke singer entertains the rest of the riders as they proceed around town) to a Prince vs. Bowie ride (basically a moving dance party) to a scavenger hunt ride, pirate ride, or even a combination Champagne / Prom Rride (basically a moving dance party) to a scavenger hunt ride, pirate ride, or even a combination Champagne / Prom Rride, pirate ride, or even a combination Champagne / Prom Rride, or even a combination Champagne / Prom RideRide.

As more people ride bikes, there are more «interactions» between cyclists and motorists.

We often complain about how Toronto favours the driver over the cyclist, but for one day a year cyclists rule the city as the two main highways are closed down for the Becel Ride for the Heart, a fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation sponsored by a margarine company.

As the Wall Street Journal puts it, American cyclist David Zabriskie will be «riding the Tour

Others complain that cyclists shouldn't be talking on the phone or listening to music while they ride, but this is hands - free and the speakers are not in - ear where they would block noise, and I don't see why cyclists should be held to a different standard where they are not allowed to listen to music as they cruise the bike lanes.

The Cyclist's Manifesto explores, to some considerable depth, why it might be that Americans are so adverse to riding bikes as transport on city streets.

And what's really special about this one is that it is covered with solar panels, generating electricity and shading the cyclists as they ride.

The sooner car drivers accept the fact that they are driving deadly machines and need to pay attention to the road, & the sooner cyclists accept that they are riding with these deadly machines and need to pay attention as well, the sooner I think our streets will become.

We often complain about how Toronto favours the driver over the cyclist, but for one day a year cyclists rule the city as the two main highways are closed down for the Becel Ride for the Heart, a fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation sponsored

As if aggressive drivers, dangerous road conditions, and limited bike lanes weren't enough to worry about, cyclists in Cyprus may soon risk 15 - day jail terms for riding on the sidewalk.

Join up with endurance cyclist and amputee Daniel Sheret, as he attempts to ride around the world raising funds and

When a cyclist is riding at night, their bicycle should have a red reflector present on the rear of the bicycle, a light attached to the front of the bicycle, side reflectors on the bicycle wheels, and pedal reflectors as well.

Other legal requirements for cyclists include using hand signals for turns or riding as close as practicable to the right - hand curb.

You and another cyclist may ride side by side so long as you are in the same lane but must ride in single file if cars need to pass you

Coverage is available under your policy for everyone in your household who is driving or riding in a vehicle insured in British Columbia, or if they are injured as a pedestrian or cyclist.

It takes time to get used to riding your bike as a car, but as long as you do not get into «asshole cyclist» territory, it is the safest way to ride in the city.

Along with his passion for culinary arts, Miles is an avid runner and cyclist and has competed multiple times as a team member in the Sinister 7 Ultra Marathon + Relay and rode in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer.

Our Manhattan, Stamford and White Plains motorcycle accident lawyers have over 25 years experience representing injured cyclists in the New York City boroughs, including the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens as well as in Westchester towns like Chappaqua, Rye, White Plains, Mount Vernon, Yorktown, Elmsford, Mamaroneck, Port Chester, Harrison, Ossining, Peekskill and Bedford (which have seen a steep increase in motorcycle riding in recent years).

[23] Under the Motor Vehicle Act a cyclist is required to ride as near as practicable to the right side of the highway (s. 183 (2)(c)-RRB-.

Clearly, it is important for pedestrians and cyclists to also be aware of their surroundings and act safely as they walk and / or ride around vehicle traffic.

Avid cyclists often understand the risks associated with riding, especially in congested areas such as Cambridge and Boston.

Many cyclists, especially those who ride for pleasure rather than commutation, try to ride through as few intersections as possible.

As a result, some cyclists do use their smartphone while riding their bicycle, and this distraction can lead to preventable accidents with another cyclist, pedestrians, and motor vehicles.

While many travelers don't drive while they are out of their home country, it is still important to watch for surrounding traffic as many car accidents include pedestrians, cyclists, and those riding other transportation like: buses or bike taxis.

Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians will need to know and follow the rules of the road, which could induce some growing pains as neither people driving passenger vehicles nor people riding bicycles have ever had to negotiate bicycle traffic lights before.

Cycling advocates emphasize that all people riding bicycles must follow the same traffic laws as cars (stopping at red lights and stop signs, yielding, etc.), and that doing so will keep everyone — motorists and cyclists and even pedestrians — safer.

He volunteered as a support cyclist for the Ride Don't Hide event, which raised $ 233,000 for the Canadian Mental Health Association.