
Whether we want to admit it or not, most of us know how texting while driving can be distracting and make us dangerous to other cars, pedestrians, and bicyclists. But, we may have overlooked the dangers of texting while biking. This practice is not only dangerous to you and others; it is quickly becoming illegal in many states. Texting while biking produces several unique problems that make the practice particularly dangerous for cyclists and those around them. Unlike a texting car driver; a texting cyclist that is distracted and hits a pothole or road debris is likely to crash causing…