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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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There’s a lot to see along California’s Central Coast — wine country, national and state parks, breathtaking views of the Pacific, and quaint towns that feel too good to be true — and experiencing it by bicycle is even better. Six counties between the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles make up the region […]
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There are times when choosing to cycle over driving a vehicle makes perfect sense, but if you’ve been drinking or are under the influence of drugs and opt for a bike thinking that you’ll avoid legal consequences for “driving under the influence,” that may not be the case. In California, like many other states, cyclists […]
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Researchers estimate that cycling injuries account for more than half a million visits to emergency departments in the U.S. each year. Among the most frequent reasons for emergency visits are sprains and strains in various forms. While crashes involving a vehicle can be the catalyst for a sprain or strain, these injuries can also happen […]