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		<title>May is National Bicycle Safety Month</title>
        <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 20:34:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) is urging cyclists and parents to practice safe cycling habits. Cycling is a great way to spend some time outdoors, stay in shape and get around your community, but it certainly comes with some risks. According to the Lake County News,...<br /> <a href="http://www.californiabicyclesafetyblog.com/2012/05/may-is-national-bicycle-safety-month/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Bike Share Users Reluctant to Wear Helmets</title>
        <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 21:21:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Bike sharing programs&#8211;which allow cyclists to share a variety of bikes without purchasing them&#8211;are becoming increasingly popular across the country, particularly in urban areas. These programs are great for casual cyclists or those new to cycling. However, a recent study indicates that over 80% of those using these programs do not wear a bicycle helmet,...<br /> <a href="http://www.californiabicyclesafetyblog.com/2012/05/bike-share-users-reluctant-to-wear-helmets/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.californiabicyclesafetyblog.com/2012/05/bike-share-users-reluctant-to-wear-helmets/</link>
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		<title>SUV Strikes San Diego Cyclist in Bicycle Lane</title>
        <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 20:08:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[A bicycle accident claimed the life of 63-year-old Charles Raymond Gilbreth, according to 10News.com. A Chrysler SUV struck Gilbreth from behind as he was riding on Montezuma Road in San Diego. Responders pronounced him dead on the scene. The driver of the SUV remained on the scene after the accident and called 911. According to...<br /> <a href="http://www.californiabicyclesafetyblog.com/2012/05/suv-strikes-san-diego-cyclist-in-bicycle-lane/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Ride Connection Unites Riders</title>
        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:57:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[TheRideConnection.com is a great website to interact with other members nearby in your cycling community as well as cyclists all over the world. The forum allows cyclists to meet each other and communicate online, as well as meet up to enjoy rides together. Users can create an account for free; here are some of the...<br /> <a href="http://www.californiabicyclesafetyblog.com/2012/04/the-ride-connection-unites-riders/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>California Distracted Driver Convicted for Killing Young Cyclist</title>
        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:16:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[A jury in California convicted a distracted driver for killing an 8-year-old boy on a bicycle, according to the Orange County Breeze. Anita Sue Cherry, 49, pleaded guilty to one count of reckless driving and was sentenced to three years of probation and 300 hours community service. Cherry struck the young cyclist on Shawnee Road...<br /> <a href="http://www.californiabicyclesafetyblog.com/2012/04/california-distracted-driver-convicted-for-killing-young-cyclist/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.californiabicyclesafetyblog.com/2012/04/california-distracted-driver-convicted-for-killing-young-cyclist/</link>
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		<title>Pennsylvania Passes Bicycle Buffer Zone Law</title>
        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:06:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Lawmakers in Pennsylvania recently passed a bicycle safety law requiring motorists to give a 4-foot safety cushion when passing cyclists on the road. Governor Tom Corbett signed the new law on February 2, and it went into effect on April 2. On a two lane road, drivers are permitted to cross the center line to...<br /> <a href="http://www.californiabicyclesafetyblog.com/2012/04/pennsylvania-passes-bicycle-buffer-zone-law/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.californiabicyclesafetyblog.com/2012/04/pennsylvania-passes-bicycle-buffer-zone-law/</link>
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		<title>San Diego Cyclist Struck by Car, Killed</title>
        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:29:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[A San Diego bicyclist died from injuries after an SUV hit him, according to NBC News in San Diego. The car struck the male cyclist on the morning of March 22 in Kearny Mesa, according to reports. A Ford Expedition initially struck David Ortiz, 29, and spun him into traffic, where he was hit by...<br /> <a href="http://www.californiabicyclesafetyblog.com/2012/04/san-diego-cyclist-struck-by-car-killed/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.californiabicyclesafetyblog.com/2012/04/san-diego-cyclist-struck-by-car-killed/</link>
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		<title>Cyclists Gather in New York to Raise Bicycle Safety Awareness</title>
        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:20:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Cyclist and cyclist advocates gathered in New York to raise awareness and to petition city leaders to do more to promote bicycling safety, according to the Wall Street Journal. The seventh annual memorial ride presented by the Street Memorial Project visited sites where fatal bicycle accidents occurred across downtown New York. While they stressed that...<br /> <a href="http://www.californiabicyclesafetyblog.com/2012/03/cyclists-gather-in-new-york-to-raise-bicycle-safety-awareness/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.californiabicyclesafetyblog.com/2012/03/cyclists-gather-in-new-york-to-raise-bicycle-safety-awareness/</link>
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		<title>New Bike Uses Brain Waves to Change Gears</title>
        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:13:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[When Toyota was developing its Prius hybrid vehicle, they hired a marketing firm, Deeplocal, to help with the campaign. Instead, Deeplocal developed a mind-controlled bike instead. Patrick Miller played a key part in the development of the bicycle, which debuts at the South by Southwest music, film and interactive festival in March in Austin, Texas....<br /> <a href="http://www.californiabicyclesafetyblog.com/2012/03/new-bike-uses-brain-waves-to-change-gears/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.californiabicyclesafetyblog.com/2012/03/new-bike-uses-brain-waves-to-change-gears/</link>
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		<title>Newport Coast Woman Pleads Guilty for Causing Fatal Bicycle Accident</title>
        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:36:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[A Newport Coast woman pleaded guilty in February to vehicular manslaughter charges, according to Patch.com. Danae Marie Miller, 23, is sentenced to four years in state prison. She was drunk when she struck and killed 44-year-old cyclist Amine Britel with her car in February of 2011. Prosecutors also claim that Miller was texting at the...<br /> <a href="http://www.californiabicyclesafetyblog.com/2012/03/newport-coast-woman-pleads-guilty-for-causing-fatal-bicycle-accident/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.californiabicyclesafetyblog.com/2012/03/newport-coast-woman-pleads-guilty-for-causing-fatal-bicycle-accident/</link>
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