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By: Dancing with traffic « Seattle Likes Bikes!

Dancing with traffic « Seattle Likes Bikes! — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:16:52 +0000

[...] to Keri Caffrey over at Commute Orlando for making this excellent [...]

By: lucinda and jessica

lucinda and jessica — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:48:59 +0000

We think your video is useful for our website about bike safety.. We were thinking if we can use the video Please.
Also we will mention your name and your hard work. Email me back please?

By: Serge Issakov

Serge Issakov — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:57:48 +0000

I agree with Chris that a mirror glance is no substitute for an actual look back with a turn of the head. However, what a mirror enables you to do is efficiently monitor the situation behind you as it unfolds. This is especially useful for defusing potential road rage situations before they start.

It’s amazing how effective looking back at someone can be to keep them from getting upset. I believe this is because what makes them most upset is not that you’re in their way, but that you seem to be oblivious to being in their way. If you make it clear that you’re not oblivious, then they won’t be upset with you for being oblivious. They might still be perplexed, but not upset. The mirror enables you to know when to look back.

By: Jim baross

Jim baross — Sun, 30 May 2010 15:44:57 +0000

Dancing as lead partner is a great/useful concept. I used to refer to herding the other traffic by my positioning and actions. This is more useful.
Thanks.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:55:44 +0000

Rear view mirrors do not make you safer or less safe. Part of the negotiation process a cyclist must go through requires that you look the driver in the eye. Signals and mirrors only help you decribe to others what you want to do. You will find that most drivers are more cooperative when you turn your head and look at them before signalling. Rear view mirrors don’t do that. Yes, I use a mirror, but I always turn my head and look back before signalling and making any lateral movement in the road.
BTW, I will be making a request for a copy of the video. I like the fact that it shows riders in several different kinds of traffic.

By: Keri

Keri — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:56:05 +0000

Thanks Mark!

And everyone, for all the kind compliments and for sharing the video. I’m pleased it has resonated so well

By: Mark K

Mark K — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:17:23 +0000

Wonderful video. I've blogged it over at my blog, http://gettinaroundpnw.blogspot.com/2010/03/bicyclists-leading-our-dance-with.html Thanks to you and your crew for putting the time into putting this together. It's really well done and instructs us in our interactions with motorists in a positive, constructive way. Very well done! Mark

By: Good video « Capital Bicycling Club of Olympia

Good video « Capital Bicycling Club of Olympia — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:09:08 +0000

[...] by WebMaster on 7 March 2010, 8:08 pmFrom Orlando Florida – This video is right on!Bicycling in traffic is a dance you must leadIt is a little over 5 minutes long and well worth your time. Thank Byron for recommending it. [...]

By: Keri

Keri — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:30:20 +0000

Cheryl, if you email me keribird at spamfence dot net (or via the contact form) We can figure out how to get you an offline copy to show your students.

By: Cheryl Longinotti

Cheryl Longinotti — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:41:55 +0000

I’d love to show this to cycling students. Is there anyway to download the video?