Chicken Soup for the Bikelash

Do you know the warning signs of bikelash?

Helmet law hysteria. A sudden and intense interest in cycling by previously disengaged politicians and media figures. Bike lane protestors whose signs look the same. If your city is experiencing one or more of these symptoms, see the Streetsblog USA write-up on “Moving Beyond Bikelash,” a National Bike Summit panel featuring Dr. Aaron Naparstek and Dr. Doug Gordon.

Bikelash responds well to treatment when detected early. But if you have a bikelash emergency, consult the slideshow immediately.

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