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Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Despite an overall decline in traffic deaths, more pedestrians died on U.S. roadways last year than at any time over the past three decades—continuing a troubling trend even as more cars come with advanced crash avoidance systems. Highway fatalities fell 2.4 percent in 2018, the second year in a row they have fallen. That makes the reported pedestrian death tally of 6,283—a 3.4 percent increase—all the more alarming, says Jake Fisher, senior director of automotive testing at Consumer Reports. There were 53 percent more pedestrians killed last year than...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Be on the lookout for deer while commuting or cruising to enjoy autumn's colors. Insurance claims for collisions with animals rise significantly in the fall when deer are mating, with November having the highest claim frequency. The State Farm insurance company estimates that there were over 1.9 million animal collision insurance claims this past year. The costs really add up. The Highway Data Loss Institute (HLDI) reports that the severity of crashes also increases in the fall. The average cost of November animal-strike claims over the past 13 years...

Really now, is there a more classic gift for kids than a bike? Whether it’s from mom, dad, Santa or aunt Gladys, the kid who gets a bike is going to be on top of the world. We also narrowed it down to bikes that ship free with Amazon Prime membership or offer free shipping. If you’re not a Prime member, sign up for a free trial. As for the bikes, most of them require some assembly. Note that Amazon does offer to provide professional assembly for a little extra for many of the models below. #Bicycles #Gifts #GiftsForHer #Toys...

You find that Bike Panniers comes in various sizes, designs, and styles to promote maximum efficiency when carrying items. Most of the panniers feature durable and sturdy material for every biker to find the most suitable carrying pannier. The panniers also offer versatility as you can find the most suitable one for your specific bike. You realize that once you get to the market, you find a vast selection of Bike panniers that poses a challenge when selecting. Every pannier seems unique, where you also need to consider all the factors. To help you out, here are the Top 10...

A spin cycling class is a very high intensity, organized and group activity workout that usually takes place on a stationary cycle with a heavy, weighted flywheel attached to the pedals. It is also commonly known as spin bike workout. It emphasizes strength, high-intensity conditioning with much focus on endurance and speed interval that takes place in a gym or fitness institutes in a classroom setting. It is a fixed-gear machine bike where the cyclists use legs to make slow or move fast by applying pressure through leg muscles. Spinning uses all the major leg muscles like the gluts, hamstrings,...