The San Francisco Bay Area is known for its overcast and sometimes dreary weather. In the winter, with earlier sunsets and shorter days, it can be even more important for cyclists to ensure they’re visible to drivers and other road users around them. Doing so can help keep you safe. Nighttime often prompts more dangerous […]
In bicycle crashes, not all serious injuries look the same. In fact, for many, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) leaves no outward physical markings – no bruises, no scrapes, no wounds, and even no loss of consciousness. TBIs are among the most common injuries in bike crashes, and while some of these injuries are considered […]
There’s good news for Oakland locals wanting to change up their commute, lessen their environmental footprint, or explore the city on two wheels: the city just added an electric bike (e-bike) lending program to its growing public transportation options. Oakland officials announced the program, operated at the Fruitvale BART Bike Station, in September. It allows […]
Getting from point A to point B around the Bay Area is not always a piece of cake. Between the traffic that makes driving a pain and the hilly landscape that can turn any cycling commute into a workout, it’s no wonder that electric bicycles (e-bikes) have become commonplace around the region. In many ways, […]
Hitting the ground hard can be the culprit for many bicycle-related injuries — a traumatic brain injury (TBI) might result from smacking your head against the pavement and broken clavicles are common when cyclists extend their arms to break a fall — but research increasingly shows that handlebars should also be cause for concern because […]
Approximately 50 million people around the world sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year — a growing percentage of those cases are due to cycling crashes — and still, there is a lack of consistency in treatment and follow-up care. New guidelines drafted by the Action Collaborative on Traumatic Brain Injury Care, which was […]
Speed limits for cars are put in place for a reason – they aim to protect road users of all kinds — but when it comes to bicycles, do those same rules also apply? As more and more people opt for traveling on bicycles and the rise of electric bikes (e-bikes) continues to grow, so […]
The road to automated driving systems was paved in San Francisco with the arrival of self-driving cars from Waymo, Cruise, and Zoox. For some cyclists, these new additions to Bay Area streets have only increased the number of rideshares that pose a challenge in bike lanes, at intersections, and on roads meant to be shared […]
It’s not difficult to reason that it makes more sense to get on a bicycle after a night out, but it’s a decision that may come with its own series of consequences. Cycling is regulated in lots of ways in California, from where cyclists can ride to how their bikes should be outfitted. The driving […]
You probably weren’t expecting to be arrested and charged with a crime for hopping on a bicycle after drinking or consuming drugs – but it can happen. Because a bicycle DUI (driving under the influence) is not as commonly talked about as a vehicle DUI, it can be a confusing and overwhelming encounter, so let’s […]