A bicycle crash can happen in a split second, but the injuries – both mental and physical – can be lasting. Psychological effects can be especially troublesome for many cyclists. It’s important to know that help exists, and sometimes it comes in the form of a furry four-legged friend. Service animals can be a good […]
After more than 50 years, the neuroscience research community agrees it’s finally time to update how traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are assessed and diagnosed. A new proposal, spearheaded by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, expands diagnosis criteria beyond the traditional Glasgow Coma Scale (GSC) to include more measurements, including biomarkers, brain imaging, […]
The Bay Area is full of riding opportunities — from long solo rides across California’s central coast to group rides with likeminded cyclists — and choosing the right bicycle for your lifestyle can be key to enjoying every second of it. However, it can feel like a big (and sometimes intimidating) decision. Afterall, there are […]
In a landmark ruling with far-reaching implications for cyclist rights and municipal accountability, the California Supreme Court unanimously revived a lawsuit against the City of Oakland brought by cyclist Ty Whitehead, who suffered catastrophic injuries after hitting a pothole during a 2017 training ride. The May 1, 2025 decision in Whitehead v. City of Oakland […]
Even for the most experienced Bay Area cyclist, a busy intersection can be an intimidating and sometimes dangerous place. Approximately 27% of cyclist fatalities happen at intersections, according to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA). Distracted drivers, bad road design, and congestion can all contribute to the factors that lead to these fatalities and even […]
Imagine your perfect bicycle ride. Are you rolling to brunch with friends? Enjoying the neighborhood with family? You might be seeing the sights across town or commuting to work on a beautiful morning. Wherever your ideal trip, you’re likely to encounter an intersection of some sort. Intersections can be intimidating for many cyclists because they […]
On March 15, 2019, San Francisco protestors took to the bike lane on Howard Street to put their bodies between cars and cyclists as a signal to city officials that they were fed up with the inaction following severe, and sometimes deadly, accidents throughout the busy corridor. It wasn’t the first time these demonstrators, led […]
If the thought of dangerous drivers and busy traffic has ever kept you from cycling, you’re not alone. In fact, multiple studies from across the globe show that it’s among the biggest barriers to getting people out on a bike, even in urban places that stand to benefit the most from cycling. In Australia, researchers […]
A group of national engineers have released a new version of a guide that advises city and urban planners across the country on best practices for bicycle infrastructure. The Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, published by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation (AASHTO), is the first revision in over a decade. […]
Cycling can be a great means of transportation and exercise for lots of people, but sometimes the traditional two-wheel nature of a bicycle isn’t ideal for people with certain disabilities. Luckily, there are a variety of adaptive solutions that make cycling more accessible to everyone. Adaptive cycling has seen an increase in interest over the […]