JSTS Holiday Party - Sat, Dec 13, 2008
(RSVP required by Mon, Dec 8th)

Mark the date on your calendar now, so you don't miss out on our end-of-year celebration!

You must RSVP to Dan Hinton by Monday, Dec 8th if you are planning to attend!

Read all about he party here...

2008 Frostbite Series - CAN YOU DO IT???
(Starts December 6th)

Don't put away your bike just because the temperature drops! Come on out and join our infamous Frostbite Series for your chance to earn a free t-shirt!

Wearing a helmet is more than just a fashion statement...

We all know about the importance of wearing a helmet while riding (we won't let you ride with us without a helmet), but did you know that the protection that a helmet provides is greatly reduced if it isn't worn properly? Click here to read what the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has to say about how to properly fit a bicycle helmet!

Stopping.... Stopping....

According to section 39:4-14.1 of the NJ Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation laws, every person riding a bicycle on a roadway is granted all the rights and subject to all of the duties of the motor vehicle driver. In other words, ride your bike like you drive your car... stopping at all red lights, and waiting for the light to change to green, even if there are no cars coming.

Car back.... CAR BACK!!!

You're casually riding along, when you hear the familiar cry of a fellow cyclist: "CAR BACK!!!". Okay... so now what are you supposed to do?

While NJ DOT operating regulations require you to travel no more than two abreast when traffic is not impeded, when a car is approaching from the rear you should move to the right and ride single-file so that the car can safely and easily pass. Even if there is plenty of room for the car to go around, you should ride single-file until the car passes.

Read the full text of this, and the rest of the NJ DOT operating regulations for cyclists here.

Remember, sharing the road is a two-way street!