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Orlando Sentinel & FDOT’s DeWayne Carver: Wider bike lanes make cycling safer in Florida

You’re riding your bike in the bike lane on a busy street and notice that there is a huge pothole in your way. When traffic is already whizzing by right beside you, where do you go? Wider bike lanes = more room for people on bikes to maneuver on hazardous […]

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CDC reports rate of bicycle deaths on U.S. roads is double that of motorists – Florida most dangerous state for biking

Florida is the most dangerous state for bicyclists according to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC report released in August found that Florida not only has the highest rate of bicycling-related deaths, but the state’s fatality rate for bicyclists is also […]

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Orlando Sentinel: Humanizing ‘cyclists’

One Orlandoan shares his thoughts on the bicycling culture in Orlando in the Letters section of the Orlando Sentinel:  Regarding the article “Florida named deadliest state for cyclists” on OrlandoSentinel.com   on Tuesday: That’s a scary fact, and it’s not uncommon to see headlines like “Cyclist killed after being struck […]

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Bike injuries on the rise – stay safe with these tips

Riding your bike is an awesome way to get around. It is great for your health, good for the environment, and, most importantly, a ton of fun. With more and more bicyclists out on our streets and trails in Central Florida, bike safety continues to be a critical issue and […]

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Momentum Magazine: Federal Highway Administration Wants Us to Build Bike Lanes

The United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration not only supports bicycle and pedestrian funding and infrastructure but is also clearing up any misconceptions there may be about design and funding. For the report, release Aug. 20, 2015, click here. And check out the story below from Momentum Magazine […]