Safety

Bicycling safety items and videos

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 16:12
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Here is a  link to a series of helpful safety items and videos for cyclists.  Some tips are for advanced racers and riders, but the safety rules are good information for all: http://www.roadid.com/roadrules/

W&OD and Belmont Ridge: Bicyclists and Motorists Play Dangerous Odds

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 08:14
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Fitzalan of the Ashburn Patch put together a good and accurate article in a short time, analyzing the problem of crossing street intersections on the W&OD, especially Belmont Ridge Road.

To read story click here: http://ashburn.patch.com/articles/wod-and-belmont-ridge-bicyclists-and-m...

Hard-headed ordinance tries to keep kids safe

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/19/2011 - 08:47
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"Wearing a helmet may not seem fashionable or "cool" to kids, but not wearing one could lead to severe injury.

'According to Renee Brohard, spokesperson for Inova Loudoun Hospital, there were 357 pediatric patients with head injuries seen in the emergency department since January in the Inova Loudoun Emergency Department " ...

Young Bicycle Advocate!

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/17/2011 - 08:05
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Pictured is a card a youngster put in our suggestion box at the Purcellville "Painting the Town Green" event on April 30.  Expressing her own ideas, she managed to summarize bike advocacy in one simple sentence, and included her cute drawing:
 
"Add bike lanes on the road so people can ride everywhere, and bike racks by all malls/parking lots."

Attention Users of the W&OD Trail

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/29/2010 - 21:00
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Attention Users of the W&OD Trail Between Reston and Hunter's Mill Road
 
Beginning November 30th the trail will be repaved starting in the Isaac Newton / Private Drive section of Reston and heading east to Hunter Mill Road. Total time for this project will be approximately two weeks (assuming no weather issues). The trail will be detoured onto the horse trail and signs deployed alerting trail users.
 

NOTE: As time/funds permit other sections of the trail will be addressed as well.

Geeky Safety Vests

Submitted by Maria Nicklin on Thu, 04/15/2010 - 20:36
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Hello Everyone:

Today near Round Hill there was a bicyclist traveling along Route 7 Eastbound. I barely saw him/her as the road was in a good bit of shade and their clothing was not bright.

I did see the bicyclist and proceeded to slow down and got in the left lane. Hoping the vehicles behind me, one quickly approaching, would follow suit.

Commuter park-and-ride lot scheduled to open Jan. 25

Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/17/2010 - 21:20
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From today's Washington Post:

Trail Before Tragedy

Submitted by Maria Nicklin on Tue, 09/15/2009 - 10:25
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A few weeks ago I saw two young teens biking west towards Round Hill from Franklin Park. There was a long line of cars waiting for an opportunity to pass. If I were not driving I could have taken that "perfect shot" to illustrate the absolute necessity for a bike & pedestrian trail along this corridor.

I am afraid there is going to be a tragedy along this road.

We need to act now and work together to get the construction of this trail going.

September 13-20 is Virginia's Cycling & Pedestrian Awareness Week

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/31/2009 - 15:33
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Start Date: 
Sun, 09/13/2009 (All day)

Drive Smart Virginia and BikeWalk Virginia, are working together to help improve understanding and create awareness of ways to reduce roadway injuries and fatalities. September 13-20, 2009, is Virginia's first Cycling and Pedestrian Awareness Week.

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September 13-20 is Virginia's Cycling & Pedestrian Awareness Week

Submitted by Maria Nicklin on Mon, 08/31/2009 - 15:26
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Drive Smart Virginia and BikeWalk Virginia, are working together to help improve understanding and create awareness of ways to reduce roadway injuries and fatalities. September 13-20, 2009, is Virginia's first Cycling and Pedestrian Awareness Week.

1. In 2008, 90 people died walking or cycling on our Virginia roadways. In addition, 716 cyclists and 1,696 pedestrians were injured. Take a second, save a life. Think about cyclists and pedestrians. September 13-20 is Virginia Cycling and Pedestrian Awareness Week-- remember, we’re all on the road together.

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