Getting to work in the morning isn’t the highlight of many people’s day. But if you’re someone who rides your bike into the office every day, your commute should give you a reason to smile. A recent study has shown that people who ride their bike on their daily commute are enjoying health benefits […]
Whether you need to keep a New Year’s resolution or hope to meet up with like-minded bicyclists, the Bay Area offers some fun bike-centric activities for riders of all ages and experience levels. These events may provide you with a good excuse to get out and about in January. Plus, many of them are […]
Anyone who has been to Marin County before knows that it boasts some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Bay Area. With rolling hills, sprawling forests, and ocean views, you really can’t go wrong when you get outside north of the Golden Gate Bridge. One of the best ways to enjoy Marin County […]
“Spend enough time bike commuting and eventually it’ll happen to you: a passing motorist, irked by your riding style or mere existence on the road, will attempt to engage,” writes Caitlin Giddings at Bicycling.com. No matter how well behaved you are on your bike, if you are cycling through town often, you are most […]
If you live in the Bay Area, bicycling to work can cut down on your commute time and help you feel better physically and mentally throughout the day. Plus, the activity presents a greener alternative to commuting via bus or personal vehicle. Make a bicycle commute your easiest New Year’s resolution to keep with […]
Hiring a lawyer can be a very intimidating prospect if you’ve never done it before. When people think of lawyers, they often think first of how much money it’s going to cost them to hire a lawyer, and they worry about being ripped off by someone who doesn’t have their best interests at heart. […]
Commuting to work on a bicycle is an excellent way to stay active and reduce your environmental impact, while also helping to reduce congestion in cities. Of course, most of the time when you’re commuting on your bike, you are doing so in the presence of many, many cars and pedestrians — and so […]
Bicycling presents a fantastic opportunity for exercise and green transportation, but the activity also leads to hundreds of deaths across the US each year. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s data indicates an increasing trend in “pedalcyclist” fatalities. Consider these 12 car-bicycle accident statistics before you head out in the San Francisco area […]
If you are ever in a bicycle accident, there are a several pieces of information you will want to record and keep track of. Even if you don’t decide to pursue an insurance claim or lawsuit after your accident, having these records will help you track your progress as you heal and move on […]
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 […]