Bicyclists, free as they may be, are clearly limited by distance and time constraints.
There is a growing sense among the city's cycling community that to many authorities, bicyclists don't matter.
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It is safest for everyone for bicyclists to be on the road -- that is why it is the law.
During his news conference, Mr. Bloomberg dismissed concerns about road safety, bicyclists who break laws and the aesthetics of the streets.
At the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, about 20 bicyclists clustered around veteran and museum volunteer Tom Blakey.
In New York City, there were 369 severe injuries for bicyclists reported in 2011, with 22 fatalities, according to city data.
She's right, though the rules vary from state to state, said Andy Clarke, president of the League of American Bicyclists.
Although New York police and the city's Department of Transportation report increasing bicyclists, the number of bike deaths has remained steady.
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At 18 miles per hour and above, vehicles make sufficient noise to allow pedestrians and bicyclists to detect them without added sound.
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Lance broke away from the Leadville Trail 100 field of mountain bicyclists at 35 miles and rode the last 65 miles by himself.
Among the bicyclists there are pretty girls, their hair dressed high on their heads in what seems to be the current mode here.
Bicyclists are allowed to use most roads with the exception of high-speed limited access roads such as highways or interstates, which have few interchanges, Clarke said.
The 2012 Bicycle Friendly States ranking was prepared by the League of American Bicyclists, and released in honor of National Bike Month, which occurs each May.
During the same year, 34, 813 summonses were issued to bicyclists.
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Oh, and pre-tax commuting benefits, even for bicyclists.
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"Safety is our highest priority, and this proposal will help keep everyone using our nation's streets and roadways safe, whether they are motorists, bicyclists or pedestrians, and especially the blind and visually impaired, " said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
ENGADGET: NHTSA details new sound requirements for hybrids and EVs travelling under 18 mph
Katy Perry recently took to the red carpet wearing a shimmering gown studded with thousands of blinking rainbow lights, and we were impressed by this LED-laden coat that keeps bicyclists safe when they hit the streets at night.
In addition to the ranking, the League worked with state officials and advocacy leaders throughout the year, providing feedback, technical assistance, and training, and helped to identify and implement programs, policies and campaigns to improve conditions for bicyclists, the League said.
"Our proposal would allow manufacturers the flexibility to design different sounds for different makes and models while still providing an opportunity for pedestrians, bicyclists and the visually impaired to detect and recognize a vehicle and make a decision about whether it is safe to cross the street, " said NHTSA Administrator David Strickland.
ENGADGET: NHTSA details new sound requirements for hybrids and EVs travelling under 18 mph
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