CRW Safety Corner

 

The CRW promotes safe, courteous, and lawful cycling practices. CRW members are expected to cycle in a safe, courteous, and lawful manner when participating in CRW rides, and to encourage the same among fellow members and CRW guests.

 

Past Safety Articles (Published in WheelPeople):

2010
May: Coffin Corner
April: New Season - Pt. 2
March: New Season - Pt. 1
February: Black Ice

2009
December: Riding at Night
November: Taking Stock
October: Opening Doors
September: Hone Your Skills with Every Ride
August: Group Riding Etiquette
July: Descending a Steep Road
June: Breaking Bad Habits
May: Speak up on Group Rides
April: Safety Video Resources
March: The new bicycle laws and you
February: A Winter Ride Experience
January: It's the Law

2008
December: Staying Warm, Safe, and Upright on Winter Rides
November: Keep A Safe Distance
October: See! Be Seen, Be Safe!
September: Encouraging your Fellow Rider
August: Pay Attention to Moving Parts
July: When Not to Stop!
June: Car Back - Riding Side by Side
May: What Color Is Your Jersey?
April: Are your SKILLS ready for SPRING?
March: Road Hazards
February: Safety Reminders for New Members

2007
December: Winter Riding Tips
November: Groups in Intersections
October: Calling Out "All Clear"
September: Group Riding
August: New Chair of the Safety Committee
July: Dealing with Drivers' False Expectations
June: Don't take the Bait: declining unsolicited favors
May: More on promoting the Safety Culture
April: Promoting the Safety Culture
March: Introducing the CRW Safety Policy
February: Route Planning for Group Rides
January: Vision and Visualization

2006
December: Little Known Safety Problems
November: Communicating from the Saddle—Road Hazards
October: Attending to a Crash Scene
September: Members Helping Members
August: It Fell From the Sky June: Riding the Two Laners
May: The Back and Forth on Side-by-Side Riding
April: Looking Backwards
March: Dusting Off for Spring
February: Things that go Bump on the Road - Part 2
January: Things that go Bump on the Road - Part 1

2005
December: Where we've been—Where we're headed
November: On Signaling
October: Standing Your Ground
September: Riding in the Rain
August: Bike Handling Skills
July: Staggered Ride Starts
June: Yielding at Intersections
April: Riding Single File
March: Share the Road
February: The Crash Scene
January: Winter Riding

2004
December: The Herd Instinct
October: Pointing out Hazards
September: Paceline Riding
August: What Color is Your Jersey?
May/June: Group Riding
April: Confessions
March: Introduction

---

Skills Development:

Cycling Skills Class (MassBike):
Introduction to Bicycle Racing (NEBC):

Books:

Street Smarts (by John Allen):
* Download
* Purchase
Effective Cycling (by John Forrester):
* Purchase

Videos:

CRW Safety Video Resources
MassBike Police Officer Training
Effective Cycling:
* Library Loan:
* Purchase:

Safety Materials:

Banners:
* Ride Safe Smart Aware [PDF]
* Stay to the Right [PDF]
Safety Card:
* [PDF]
* [RTF]

What to Bring on a CRW Ride:

Pump, patch kit, spare tube, allen wrenches, screwdriver, lock, water bottle, some money, helmet, gloves, map, ID card, health insurance card, pen and paper, and emergency contact information

Reporting Injuries:

Please report all injuries incurred on CRW rides with as much information as you have (victim's name and contact information, date of injury, name of ride, crash location, description, actions taken, etc.).

Helmet Rebate Program: (click here)

Links:

Helmet Fit
Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
MA Laws
Bicycle Transportation Institute

Volunteer:

Would you like to help the CRW promote safety?

Comments:

We hope you find this safety information useful. We welcome your comments/suggestions.

---

Safety Home |  CRW Home |  Site Map 

Please send corrections, additions, comments and praise to

© 1997- CRW, Inc. All rights reserved. Revised: