Visibility is a known key safety factor on the road, and lights are an important way to make yourself more visible to motorists. Most of us are familiar with using lights at night or in low light conditions, but can they also make a difference in broad daylight? Be Safe, Be Seen is a ground-breaking …
According to KTVA Alaska, there is a bill in the works in the Alaska legislature to create a new "Share the Road" license plate: An Anchorage woman is hoping a new state license plate will make Alaska a little safer for residents who ride their bikes on the road. Julie Saddoris is asking the Alaska …
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Cyclists in Juneau know that this can be a wonderful place to ride a bike, and now the community is even receiving national recognition as a biking city. For the second time since 2011, Juneau has been designated as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. Juneau is one of three communities …
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There are times when we all need to take our bikes to a mechanic. And then there are times when you just need to tighten a screw, pump up your tires, or make some minor adjustment. In times like these, what you need is a bike stand.
When I first moved to Juneau, everyone was quick to give advice on surviving the weather. Suggestions ranged from planning a trip someplace warm to taking up knitting. But by far the best advice came from the woman who signed me up for electric service at AEL&P. As she filled out my paperwork, she gave …
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