Last week, a group of cyclists in Asheville took off on a 400-mile trek to Atlanta to raise awareness about roadway safety. According to WLOS ABC News Channel 13, riders with PeopleForBikes, fundraises to improve cyclist safety in all communities and raise...
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Increasing Cyclist Safety In North Carolina
WLOS ABC News Channel 13 recently reported on recommended changes in laws governing bicycle safety in the State of North Carolina. A series of public meetings have culminated in a report with recommendations to the legislature's transportation committee. Some of...
Cyclist Survives 750 Miles In France, Hit In Asheville Twice
After safely riding 750 miles across France, a cyclist is struck by cars twice in one week in Asheville. According to WLOS ABC News Channel 13, Luke Heller recently completed the Paris-Brest-Paris, which is a 750-mile bike ride with 6,000 participants. The ride...
Cyclist Killed In Henderson County
On Tuesday morning, a woman from Asheville was struck and killed while riding her bicycle in Henderson County. According to WLOS ABC News Channel 13, the incident happened on Chimney Rock Road, near Saint Mary's Drive at about 6:30 a.m. Carrie Byrnside,...
“Share The Road” Signs In North Carolina
A recent study out of North Carolina State found that "Share the Road" signs might not be as effective as they're supposed to be. According to WLOS ABC News Channel 13, the study found that drivers who saw "Share the Road" signs didn't react any differently than...
Child Hit By Car In Jackson County
On Sunday evening, a 12-year-old on a bicycle was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Jackson County. According to WLOS ABC News Channel 13, the incident happened at about 7:00 p.m., on Old Cullowhee Road. The child, August Lusk, was on his brand new bicycle when...
Bicycle Safety In Asheville
Cyclists are out in full force enjoying the crisp weather and beautiful fall foliage, so motorists in and around Asheville need to be on the lookout. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has great tips for cyclists and drivers to...
Community Support For Cyclist Injured On Blue Ridge Parkway
The local bicycle community has been showing support for a Fairview cyclist who was injured in a crash on the Blue Ridge Parkway. According to WLOS ABC News Channel 13, a local cyclist was seriously injured during a training ride on Wednesday evening. A vehicle turned...
NHTSA’s Safe Summer Bicycling Tips
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is offering drivers and cyclists tips to keep the roadways safe this summer. In a recently issued press release, they're encouraging bicyclists and drivers to "think safe, ride safe, be safe!" Tips for...
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