The death of a cyclist is a rude awakening for fellow cyclists. Crashes are a reminder to all drivers — whether drivers of a car or a bike — that we need to be careful, thoughtful and defensive when we’re behind the wheel or the handle bars. I drive defensively, which means cautiously, deliberately and with total awareness of my surroundings and its potential hazards. Riding a bike for transportation has reinforced this tendency. As a result of being a daily bike commuter, when I do drive a car, I do so as if I am on a bicycle, applying the same level of attentiveness and cautiousness that is required when cycling. On a bicycle, it is important to be totally alert, utterly aware and hyper-focused on anticipating the actions of others. Call me paranoid, but I am determined to never be in an accident.A cyclist needs to have keen Continua llegint →