Rohan Dennis had pleaded guilty to a charge of committing an aggravated act likely to cause harm, in a vehicle incident that killed Melissa Hoskins, a fellow Olympian.
Tag: Bicycles and Bicycling
The Dutch Love Their Bicycles. Helmets? Not So Much.
Cyclists comprise the highest number of road fatalities in the Netherlands. The country has introduced a campaign to promote helmets, but many cyclists are not convinced.
Cyclist Rohan Dennis Pleads Guilty in Death of Wife Melissa Hoskins, Fellow Olympian
Rohan Dennis pleaded guilty this week to a lesser charge in the death of Melissa Hoskins last year, after he drove with her on the hood of a vehicle, the authorities said.
Chinese Students Went on Mass Night Bike Rides. Officials Shut Them Down.
Making the impromptu five-hour ride between two Chinese cities became a craze among young people. But as their numbers swelled, the authorities shut it down.
Like Cyclists in a Peloton, Schooling Fish Save Energy, Study Finds
Like Olympic cyclists, fish expend less effort when swimming in tight groups than when alone. The finding could explain why some species evolved to move in schools.
In Bogotá, Cyclists Fear Becoming Crime Victims
In Bogotá, a city with more than 1.1 million bicycles and a strong riding culture, a number of high-profile crimes have rattled cyclists.
Headwind Cycling Race Called Off Over Too Much Wind
Storm Ciarán, which has battered Western Europe this week, proved too much for a quirky Dutch cycling competition.
Where German Cars Falter, E-Bikes Gain in Power
E-bikes sales in Germany have jumped, as drivers, suppliers and even automakers embrace their role in the future of transportation.
Montreal’s Mayor Reclaims a Famous Road From Cars and Trucks
The closing of a road through Mount Royal Park is part of Valérie Plante’s ambitious project to get Montrealers on bikes.
The 15-Minute City: Where Urban Planning Meets Conspiracy Theories
Is having all of life’s amenities within a 15-minute walk convenient? Or is it a government leash? We explain.