Year: 2020

In the era of social distancing and shelter in place orders, bicycle businesses have found new traction. The boom in biking can be seen along nearly any San Franciso Street.  Demand for two-wheeled travel has been surging as people stuck at home with limited social or entertainment options. Bicycles provide exercise, stress relief, and for…

As more and more Bay Area residents look for reasons to escape the house, bicycling is growing in popularity.  People that may feel stuck at home have turned to two-wheeled travel for exercise or even to get to work or score some groceries. Trek decided to find out exactly why bikes have grown in popularity…

San Francisco pedestrians and cyclists get a victory on the streets. In fact, the win will mean a bit less street in the Tenderloin neighborhood with wider sidewalks. Wider Sidewalks in Tenderloin This week, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SMFTA) and the San Francisco Fire Department approved a plan to create wider sidewalks on…

Cyclists in Los Angeles know the ups and downs of riding through the City of Angels on two wheels.  The weather almost always cooperates for a ride.  The wide variety of scenery and cityscapes is almost unmatched by any city.  You just have to know when to brave the Southern California Traffic, when to escape…

When we think of a hit and run bicycle accident, we naturally think of a motor vehicle hitting a cyclist and then the driver flees the scene. However, sometimes cyclists run into each other, and if someone is injured, the same requirement holds for a cyclist to remain at the scene. If the cyclist flees,…

During DUI cyclist hit and run accidents, cyclists are especially vulnerable to motorists primarily because they are unprotected and largely unseen by many motorists. When the motorist is impaired, the cyclist is at even greater risk of serious injury or death. Then when the driver of the motor vehicle flees after the accident, this creates…

When a driver hits a cyclist and then flees the scene, it causes significantly more risk to the victim than had the driver stayed. In many cases, the driver is unhurt and is able to render aid or at least call for help. But when the driver takes off, the cyclist is often left to…