Oooops. You watched them, didn’t you? And after I told you not to.

So, is it clear why theses are bad videos?

Here’s a hint: lane positioning.

It simply cannot be that these videos are a mistake and that Andy Clarke, president of the LAB, isn’t entirely aware of what these videos show. Therefore, it is my entirely reasonable conclusion that he hasn’t a clue about proper, safe lane positioning.

IMO, lane positioning (including following the rules and general traffic awareness) — not bright colors and helmets — is what keeps you safe on the road. But, I suppose wearing bright colors and helmets helps the bicyclists in these videos, seeing as how they have put themselves in danger by riding too far to the right. So yeah, better wear the Day-glo and helmet.

UPDATE: Check out the chatter on the LAB website.

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The Residence Hall Association is renting these bicycles to students for $15 per semester (including a cable lock). What a deal!

Where did these come from? Well, many of them were abandoned on university bicycle racks. Thanks for the donation!

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UPDATE: Check out the analysis of rear lighting by Steve at DFW, Point to Point.

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Have a great Thanksgiving. See you on Black Friday. Or, rather, see you online. I won’t be shopping, although I might go downtown to hang out.

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Everything on this bicycle looked ancient except for the new fork, the rack, and the milk crate. It’s a B.F. Goodrich.

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