bicycling accidents and safety

Coach dies in freak accident impaled on the arm of a car-park gate when he turned to wave to a student while riding his bike home from practice.

Mayoral candidate Tom Allon suggested licensing and insurance for all bicyclists over 16 years old as a way to increase safety.

Bicyclists delivering takeout food and other commercial cyclists caught running red lights, riding on sidewalks, and shunning helmets are under the spotlight by city officials who want to see the rules followed.

In Sweden, wearing a bicycle helmet is optional for adults—and most adults opt not to wear one.

A new report shows that even experienced cyclists find cycling in Dublin ‘dangerous’

Thousands of cyclists and pedestrians are injured every year on the streets of New York City. About one-tenth of those accidents are investigated.

A review of cycling deaths in Ontario has given rise to 14 recommendations in a report from the chief coroner’s office.

Friends and family of 2011 bicycling accident victims honored those who died on Sunday with a series of ghost bikes organized by biking advocacy group Transportation Alternatives throughout the city.