Washington Injury Law Blog

Once upon a time business deals were done on the golf course between the old boys. Times they are a changin’. Seattle is a bicycle Mecca of sorts – with a large population that take advantage of the many biking trials around the city. Well now there’s a trend of business deals getting done during a bicycle ride instead over a round of golf. Seattle businessmen and women are choosing to get a some exercise and do a deal over a bike ride around the city instead on the golf course.

 

Some local companies in an effort to encourage their employees to live more healthy lifestyles have offered bicycles to employees who agree to bike to work a certain amount per year. This kind of attitude leads naturally to more social bike rides where business deals may flow as a result. Definitely a good thing for everyone.

 

As a Washington bicycle accident attorney and recreational bicycle rider I know the dangers that can be out on the road for Washington bicyclists. Seattle may be perceived as a bicycle friendly city – but sometimes its hard to feel that when drivers refuse to share the road. Many Puget Sound area drivers despise bicyclists and think they should get out of their way and off the road. Trails like the Burke-Gilman provide vehicle free areas for bicyclists, but some traffic riding is inevitably needed to get to those trails.

 

With more and more bicyclists hitting the roads her are some safety tips to keep in mind:

 

1.  Stay alert

2.  Obey all traffic laws – stop at stop signs and red lights

3.  Make your own decisions in traffic – if riding in a group to fall in the pack mentality trap

4.  Ride as far to the right as practical

5.  Signal and look before turning

6.  Ride in a predictable manner

7.  Ride no more than two abreast when on a group ride

8.  Always were a helmet – it may save your life

9.  Wear bright colored clothing

10. Keep your bicycle in good repair

 

 

Sources:

Seattle PI

Cascade Bicycle Club

Here’s more good bicycle safety tips