The New Year brought in several changes for the California cycling community. Among them, new regulations for electric bicycles (e-bikes). January 1 marked the start of new regulations governing e-bikes, including a new classification system that makes many throttle-enabled bikes illegal on the street because their power levels mimic that of a moped or scooter, […]
Cycling can take a toll on the body – even if you’re not involved in a crash or accident. Repetitive motion injuries, also commonly called repetitive stress injuries or overuse injuries, can be common for cyclists because the movements to propel yourself forward are repeated over and over again. Think about your knees, ankles, and […]
In most parts of the country, winter is not the ideal time to hop on a bike. There’s often ice, snow, and cold temperatures. But across the San Francisco Bay Area, it’s a different story. While summer tends to be breezy and chilly, winter is known for being pretty mild and temperate here. This is […]
Being prepared for any scenario on a bike isn’t always easy. For starters, there isn’t a lot of room to have supplies at the ready in the case of an emergency. Still, accidents and crashes happen and sometimes essentials come in handy. Many cyclists, whether they’re commuting around the Bay Area or taking on a […]
For California cyclists, the legislative session that concluded in fall 2024 came with plenty of good news — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several pieces of “bike-friendly” legislation into law — and some room for improvement. Newsom also vetoed two bills that were approved by the state legislature to curb excessive speeding, an important factor in […]
Anthony Reyna filed a lawsuit against Rad Power Bikes in San Francisco Superior Court on April 20, 2023, alleging general negligence, product liability, and breach of warranty. The suit claims that Reyna was riding his Rad Runner Plus e-bike “in the manner it was intended” when it suddenly came to an abrupt stop due to […]
While Santa may need nine reindeer to travel around the Bay Area, we know the best way to get around is on two wheels. Whether you’ve got a loved one who is always mapping their next bike adventure on northern California’s abundant trail systems or a newcomer to the cycling world, there are plenty of […]
British researchers have new evidence that transcranial infrared light therapy may be effective in promoting tissue repair following a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). The findings of the study, published in October in the journal Bioengineering and Translational Medicine, could mean that cyclists who deal with TBI following a bicycle crash may soon have a […]
The road can be a confusing place, especially when there are many different kinds of road users as there typically are in urban regions like the Bay Area. But knowing when and where you, as a cyclist, should yield in traffic can help alleviate the anxieties of travel and help limit risks that can lead […]
Nobody wants to think about what can go wrong on a bicycle ride, but crashes and resulting injuries do happen. In urban regions like the Bay Area, distracted drivers, busy intersections, and a lack of bicycle infrastructure can contribute to environments where crashes are more likely to happen. Sometimes these injuries – such as scrapes […]