Category Archives: Bicycle Safety

Teenager Injured In Michigan Bicycle Accident

A 15-year old boy sustained serious injuries on June 17, 2010, when his bicycle chain came off and he crashed into the side of a delivery truck. Ypsinalti Police said the boy was riding on Michigan Avenue close to Grove Road when the chain came off while going down the hill.

Texting While Bicycling Can Cause Bicycle Accidents

A study conducted on text messaging has revealed that texting while driving delays reaction time equivalent to having a blood alcohol level at the legal limit of .08. Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton, Illinois is preparing to launch a new campaign to raise awareness about the dire consequences of texting while driving.