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 […]
You’re probably able to spot an expired item in your kitchen pantry or bathroom cabinet, but can you tell if your bicycle helmet has passed its expiration date? It’s true that like many other safety devices, such as carseats and smoke detectors, bicycle helmets have a set lifespan and should be replaced regularly. How often […]
This summer, a local television news station set up shop on Market Street in San Francisco to witness how often cyclists and scooter riders were taking up space on sidewalks reserved for pedestrians. It turned out to be often – like shooting fish in a barrel, the reporter wrote. “A couple of times from behind […]
You may have thought you were doing the right thing — opting for a bicycle after a night out instead of getting behind the wheel of a car and putting others at risk— however, you still ended up with a ticket for cycling under the influence (CUI). This scenario isn’t especially rare, but there are […]
Opting to get home by bicycle after a night of drinking may seem like the safe choice compared to getting behind the wheel of a car, but in California this decision could still come with legal consequences in addition to putting your safety and others at risk. Alcohol raises the chances of a bicycle accident […]
Avid cyclists across the Bay Area know that aches and pains can be a normal part of the sport – even daily commuters may share the same experiences – but there are ways to minimize those discomforts. Bike fittings are one of the best ways to ensure that your bicycle is optimized for you. Fittings […]
A busy Bay Area street can be an intimidating place for a cyclist, making the sidewalk an appealing option – but is it the safest option? At the end of the day, there is no clear answer and it depends on many factors. There are pros and cons to consider when deciding whether to take […]
Tens of thousands of cyclists are injured across the U.S. each year, and while many injuries are minor — scrapes and bruises that only require a little time and minor care to heal — others can be extremely serious. Traumatic brain injuries, whiplash, and broken bones are unfortunately common in bicycle-related crashes. Sometimes those injuries […]
An increasing amount of research is confirming what Idaho has known since the early 1980s: Allowing cyclists to yield at stop signs, instead of coming to a complete stop like vehicles are supposed to do, may be good road policy for cyclists and other road users alike. Idaho passed the first stop-as-yield (SAY) law in […]