As I watched her approach the stop sign, I had a feeling she wasn’t going to stop. She was talking on her phone and looking for cars approaching from her […]
John Bennett
John Bennett is Safety Education Programs Manager at Georgia Bikes.
Gifts that keep them riding
DID SOMEONE YOU know start riding a bike to work or class or using a bicycle to run errands this year? If so, this list provides some gift suggestions to […]
Making a place for everyone
ULSTER COUNTY, NY — The historical marker at the intersection of Bruynswick and Hoagerburgh roads informs passers–by that Gertruyd Bruyn’s 1682 purchase of the land “from the Indians contains the […]
Don’t blame me, I voted for bicycles
In the weeks leading up to the election, my mailbox was clogged with campaign literature from local politicians, most of which went straight into the recycling bin. One small postcard […]
Reality bikes
Earlier this month bicycle advocates all over the country called out General Motors over an advertisement published in college newspapers. Beneath the headline “Reality Sucks,” the ad featured a young […]
Price is right but more is needed
SAVANNAH’S elected and appointed officials haven’t exactly drawn rave reviews from citizens this year. From casual grumbling to pointed outrage, a lot of folks are dissatisfied with local government for […]
Required reading for collegiate cyclists
You’ve recently started college and your primary means of transportation is your bike. Or maybe you have a car, but are considering bicycle commuting because paying for parking is expensive […]
The night the bicycles will rule Savannah
Even the most experienced cyclists, who are comfortable riding among the cars and truck on Savannah’s busiest streets, have entertained the fantasy: What would it be like if bicycles completely […]
The News Cycle: Don’t ride? Cycling is for you!
The advantages of traveling by bike are obvious: improved health, drastically reduced vehicle operating and maintenance costs, and dramatically increased fun. The amazing thing about bicycling, however, is its magical […]
The News Cycle: What is the ‘new normal’?
Weird. Immature. Eccentric. Irresponsible. Reckless. Odd. Undignified. These words are used to describe people who, by choice, use bicycles for transportation. They ride their bikes to work, to the store […]
Cyclist’s guide to safe driving
She swerved right, hopped the curb onto the sidewalk and quickly passed the cars waiting for the light to change. She reached the intersection and when she detected a break […]
Motorist’s guide to safe cycling
Ride a bicycle around Savannah for long enough and you’ll probably hear it yelled from the window of a passing car: “Stay on the sidewalk!” or “Get out of the […]
