Questions tagged [us]
Related specifically to bicycling in the United States of America.
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How do I gear up a bike for winter riding?
I live in NYC and would like to ride to work during the winter as well. What should one do to a mountain bike? a road bike? If you can also show products that you actually use that would be great.
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How to carry a concealed firearm on a bike?
For those of you that happen to cycle through rough neighborhoods and are able to do concealed carry of firearms... Wondering what you wear to conceal them that works well while cycling. Obviously ...
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What is the "3 foot law" and which US states have it?
Some states seem to have something called the 3 foot law to keep cars away from cyclists. Why 3 feet? Which states in the USA have it?
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What hand signals work best for cyclists in the US?
I am looking for some guidance on what hand signals and strategies to keep me alive on the roads.
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Alternatives to trailers for transporting young children
A representative in Oregon has recently introduced a bill that would prohibit children under the age of six from riding in bicycle trailers. While it is far too early to tell whether this bill will ...
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Are runners or pedestrians allowed to use the bike lane?
This morning on my commute I encountered a runner in the bike lane I was riding in. This irked me because:
The bike lane was on a busy street, with three lanes of motor vehicle traffic in each ...
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How are the racing categories in the US decided?
I have heard mention before of racing cyclists in the US being, say, a Category 2 racer. What are these categories and how are they decided?
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Insurance for carless cyclist in California
I am a bike commuter without a car in California, that seems to be such an unusual combination that it is difficult to find insurance.
I have health + disability insurance, my bike is worth less ...
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How to mitigate the risk of riding on highways
I'm planning a single-day ride between the cities of West Palm Beach and Orlando, Florida: roughly 180 miles. I'm trying to plan my route for safety. However, there are no routes to Orlando free of ...
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How much should I spend on my helmet?
I'm finally going to buy a bike next month. And a helmet. I'm wondering how much I should budget for buying a helmet.
I'll be riding around New York City, so I want good visibility around me. And ...
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Riding on the shoulder of a road with a "do not drive on shoulder" sign
Can I ride my bicycle on the shoulder of a road that has a "do not drive on shoulder" sign in Texas?
Below is an example of this configuration.
By far, the shoulder seems like the safest ...
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How to (safely) navigate a four-way stop
What's the safest way to navigate a four-way stop on a bicycle?
I've found that some cars will ignore me, others will wave me
through, and still others will just treat me as any other vehicle on the ...
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Is taking a bike TRAILER on SF Bay Area Rapid Transit permitted?
My partner and I were considering purchasing a Burley Travoy (http://www.burley.com/products/cargo-utilities/travoy.cfm). We thought we might do this because we like to get groceries at Rainbow in ...
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bike routes around san francisco?
I'm fairly new to San Francisco. I've taken up biking the last few months while I have been here, and I want to do a variety of rides around the city. I am having no trouble making up my own, but I ...
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Is it ever legal in the USA not to have two brakes on a bike?
When using a bike on a road in the USA, is it ever legal not to have separate brakes on the front and back wheels?
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