Bay Area news outlets survey bike and motor vehicle accidents when they occur, particularly when they involve serious injuries and/or lead to traffic congestion. However, these media reports often fail to contextualize these crashes and help readers understand what they mean and how they can prompt better safety habits. Below, we report on two scary […]
San Francisco’s newest safety measure for cyclists is hard to see from a distance, and its future success may be even harder to see. A raised bike lane on eastbound Market between 12th and Gough has been installed, allowing cyclists to ride 2-3 inches above the height of the regular road, which puts them […]
Because of their value, ease of transport, and ease of resale, bicycles are popular targets for theft. Bicycle theft can be the broken down into two primary categories, theft of bicycles (theft of the bicycle frame and/or component parts) and theft from bicycles (theft of accessories such as lights, baskets, and data recorders). In […]
While there is much agreement as to the appropriateness of mandatory helmet laws for children, mandatory helmet laws for adults are one of the most controversial topics in the world of cycling. Proponents argue that helmets help prevent and/or lessen the effects of head injuries and that therefore helmet use is a valid legal requirement for cyclists of all ages. […]
If you plan to hit the town on New Year’s Eve, you and thousands of other party-goers will face the question of how to get safely home after midnight. When it’s impossible to get a cab or an Uber, it might be tempting to just hop in a car and get home — but […]
Even as many cities become more bicycle friendly, there are still all kinds of accidents that happen when bikes and cars are occupying the same spaces. Because each moves around the city differently, it is important for car drivers and cyclists to be aware of the most common kinds of bicycle accidents that can […]
Whether you’re outdoors obsessed or a tech maven hoping to build and scale your online business, you can tap a bewildering assortment of apps on almost every topic to make life easier and more fun. Bikers who want to cycle to work and test their skills on the trail can also avail themselves of awesome […]
If you’ve been in a bike accident and have suffered any injuries or property damage, you may be entitled to have your resulting costs covered or reimbursed. Unfortunately, getting those sometimes significant costs covered is not usually an easy task, which means it can be worthwhile to hire a lawyer to help you with […]
Bikers in the Bay Area face a unique set of challenges that can make navigating the local streets difficult. These include: Our exceptionally steep streets. San Francisco streets may be beautiful and picturesque, but they create special hazards for drivers, pedestrians and bikers alike. For instance, cars and bikes have a harder time braking on […]
Sacramento has something to offer every kind of cyclist: whether you’re commuting to work, going for a fun weekend ride, or doing some serious off-road mountain biking, you can find a great trail to take you around the diverse landscape of Sacramento. When you’re looking for the best biking trails in Sacramento, you don’t […]