Speaking of safety
These glasses help
cyclists see more
GPS maker Garmin is bringing safety information to the bike path with its Varia Vision In-Sight Display. It clips onto your sunglasses.
The display lets you view your speed, heart rate, power and other data without taking your eyes off the road.
It also gives navigation prompts, and when paired with a Varia Rearview Radar unit, alerts you when cars are creeping up behind you.
At just 28 grams, the unit has a cycling-glove-friendly touch-panel and an eight-hour battery. Available now at garmin.com for $400.
Other bike safety tips:
Have the right gear, including the right sunglasses, gloves, shoes and padded shorts.
Always be visible. Especially at dawn and dusk, wear neon colors and reflective clothing. Some states require a white front light.
Consider not riding at night.
Stay aware of your surroundings. Avoid busy streets and riding on sidewalks, where you could hit a pedestrian.
Watch for potholes, obstacles and animals darting out into the street.
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader’s money, real estate, and business coverage.