Western Mass News is getting answers on how to stay safe when riding your bike after multiple cyclists were hit by cars over the past couple of days.
Published: Mon May 08 2023|Updated: 29 minutes ago
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) – Western Mass News is getting answers on how to stay safe when riding your bike after multiple cyclists were hit by cars over the past couple of days.
“You gotta just be aware and defensive and pay attention and just be safe,” said Walter Murray of South Hadley.
After the recent accidents involving cyclists, Western Mass News is getting answers from Highland Hardware and Bike Shop in Holyoke on how to keep safe when on the roadways.
We spoke with bike mechanic and avid rider Josh Alsted, who explained the importance of knowing the basic traffic rules of the road.
“With bicycles, you are supposed to be riding with the flow of traffic, where with walking, it is against traffic, so you are riding, I’m on the same side of the road on with the flow of traffic and cars,” he explained.Other rules include: Ride with traffic Obey stop signs and stop lights Yield at crosswalks Use turn signals Cross at the crosswalks Some tools to help keep you safe when riding is always wearing a helmet and getting a light or a belt for your bike.“Having a front and rear light definitely allows you to be visible on the road,” Alsted said.In addition to equipment, the state legislature is working to solve this issue, […]
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