Whether you’re a newcomer to Portland, Oregon or you’ve lived in this city for a while, you have good reason to pick up a bike. As one of the country’s biggest bike-friendly cities, there is good reason for anybody to get back in the saddle and learn to love biking. It’s fun, invigorating, a great form of exercise, and has tremendous environmental benefits.
However, it’s important to note that any cyclist should be aware of the fact that they share the fact with much bigger – and much more aggressive – cars, trucks and motorcycles. Biking more often means it is well worth the time and effort to learn how to bike safely. Consider some of these tips from Bicycle Safe to help prevent some of the more common accidents on the road.
