The presence of bicycles on roadways has been increasing for years, and the past two years, in particular, have seen a large boom. Sales of bicycles and accessories rose 75% in 2020. There’s no sign the trend is going away, so drivers need to learn how to safely and effectively share the road with cyclists. Drivers often feel that since vehicles are larger and more plentiful on the road, bikes don’t belong. That’s both untrue and a recipe for an accident. No one likes getting stuck behind a bike when they’re in a hurry, but a serious collision is a far worse proposition. Knowing the rules of the road will keep you, your passengers, and cyclists safe. THERE’S ONLY ONE ROAD Share It Safely With Cyclists
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Inspired by Ambit iousKitchen.com
Finish the end of sweet potato season strong with this must-try breakfast recipe!
INGREDIENTS
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2 medium sweet potatoes
2 tbsp of your preferred nut butter
1 banana, sliced 2 tsp chia seeds
Cinnamon and salt to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 375 F and cover a medium baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. 2. Poke holes in the sweet potatoes and bake on the prepared sheet for 45–60 minutes. 3. Once cooled, split the sweet potatoes down the middle and top with nut butter, banana, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt.
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