The number of bicyclists on Israeli roads has risen steadily over the last few decades, and the number of crashes has been falling.But a new study by researchers at the University of Haifa, which involved studying the crash data of 6,000 cyclists from 2000 to 2014, found that there was a large difference between cyclists…
Month: August 2021
Which bikes are the best?
Bikes that are the “ultimate in comfort and safety” are popular among bike enthusiasts and some of them are even being used for sport and recreation.News.ie spoke to a selection of the bikes that have captured their hearts.Read more:Bike enthusiasts have been using the latest versions of the popular saddle-based designs for years and these…
Police: Dog-carrier was attacked by a “loner” in Jerusalem
Police said Thursday that a dog-carriage was attacked on a bicycle path in the Old City, a few meters from the city’s most famous synagogue.The incident took place on a stretch of the Jerusalem Boulevard that runs parallel to the Western Wall, a Jewish holy site that has been a focal point of tensions in…
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A man who is being hailed as the hero of his community after saving his elderly mother from a speeding car has been arrested on suspicion of assault and child neglect.Police say 40-year-old Richard D. McPherson of the city of New Brunswick, N.J., has been charged with assault and two counts of child neglect, a…
How to make a bicycle inner tube with a battery pack
A bicycle inner frame kit costs between $2,000 and $3,000.This inner tube is a replacement for the standard inner tube for bikes.There are three ways to get an inner tube.A) Buy a bicycle bike frame.B) Build your own bicycle inner.C) Build a bicycle outer tube from bicycle parts.This article looks at both methods and then…
What’s the best bike speedometer you can buy?
The best bike manufacturers offer a variety of speedometers and it’s important to choose the right one.The best speedometers to buy include:Finnish-made K-Speedometer , which measures pedaling speed.This speedometer can measure up to 6 mph, but it can only measure up a few miles per hour.It’s not cheap, but a lot of other speedometers are…
Bicycle helmets and bicycle maintenance cost the world 1,000 times
Australia is home to the world’s biggest bicycle industry and, as with other big economies, the bicycle is the backbone of the economy.It has seen a remarkable rise in popularity over the past decade, and the Australian Bicycle Association estimates that there are more than 1.3 million bikes in Australia.But a study of the industry’s…
Why solar powered bikes are more fun than your average solar-powered bike
Solar-powered bikes are great for commuting, but they’re also great for cycling. In a world where most cars are electric, this is a huge advantage for riders who are looking to get a bit of distance on a bike.But how does this work for cyclists? Well, the answer lies in the fact that a solar-generated energy source…
What to do if you run into a cyclist near you
An avid cyclist in Brisbane is worried about cyclists crossing their paths in the CBD.Key points:Cyclists are known to be frequent visitors to nearby businesses and cafesThe cyclist says some people have told her that it’s “dangerous” for cyclists to walk past cyclists on the streetWhen a cyclist passes a cyclist, what to do?The cyclist,…
How to install a men’s bicycle helmet
This post was written by /u/RoccoBuckwheat, who has a new men’s bike helmet on his hands.RoccosaurusBuckWheat started this AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Reddit, where he answers questions about helmets, and how to install them on a motorcycle.The AMA ended up getting over 20,000 responses, and his answers were a bit lengthy, but he gave…