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What cyclists and road users should do to stay safe this summer

What cyclists and road users should do to stay safe this summer

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A motor vehicle crash during the Okanagan Granfondo race in Penticton, B.C., over the weekend and another fatal crash involving a cyclist in Prince George last week have sparked renewed concerns over cyclist safety this summer.. Rose Gardner, executive director of advocacy organization HUB Cycling, says more education is key for other road users as more cyclists hit the roads in warmer weather.
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