Bicyclists might be a minority on Michigan roads, but cyclists still have the right to travel alongside cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Many would-be cyclists err on the side of caution and stick to alternative methods of transportation even though they might be inclined to bike, citing infrastructure, safety concerns, and weather as deterrents to jumping on a two-wheeler. This precaution is understandable: According to Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, in 2014 there were 1,763 accidents involving bicyclists, 21 of which resulted in bicyclist fatalities.  (more…)