While Santa may need nine reindeer to travel around the Bay Area, we know the best way to get around is on two wheels. Whether you’ve got a loved one who is always mapping their next bike adventure on northern California’s abundant trail systems or a newcomer to the cycling world, there are plenty of […]
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Dec
Dec
British researchers have new evidence that transcranial infrared light therapy may be effective in promoting tissue repair following a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). The findings of the study, published in October in the journal Bioengineering and Translational Medicine, could mean that cyclists who deal with TBI following a bicycle crash may soon have a […]
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Nov
Nov
The road can be a confusing place, especially when there are many different kinds of road users as there typically are in urban regions like the Bay Area. But knowing when and where you, as a cyclist, should yield in traffic can help alleviate the anxieties of travel and help limit risks that can lead […]
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Nov
Nov
Nobody wants to think about what can go wrong on a bicycle ride, but crashes and resulting injuries do happen. In urban regions like the Bay Area, distracted drivers, busy intersections, and a lack of bicycle infrastructure can contribute to environments where crashes are more likely to happen. Sometimes these injuries – such as scrapes […]
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Nov
Nov
There’s a lot to see along California’s Central Coast — wine country, national and state parks, breathtaking views of the Pacific, and quaint towns that feel too good to be true — and experiencing it by bicycle is even better. Six counties between the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles make up the region […]
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Oct
Oct
There are times when choosing to cycle over driving a vehicle makes perfect sense, but if you’ve been drinking or are under the influence of drugs and opt for a bike thinking that you’ll avoid legal consequences for “driving under the influence,” that may not be the case. In California, like many other states, cyclists […]
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Oct
Oct
Researchers estimate that cycling injuries account for more than half a million visits to emergency departments in the U.S. each year. Among the most frequent reasons for emergency visits are sprains and strains in various forms. While crashes involving a vehicle can be the catalyst for a sprain or strain, these injuries can also happen […]
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Sep
Sep
Class is officially in session across the Bay Area, and while you’re still settling into a routine consider fine-tuning your morning commute or incorporating cycling into your family’s day. Getting the kids off to school on their bikes can be a fun family activity whether you’re joining them or preparing them to make the best […]
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Sep
Sep
A common misconception among road users, especially in urban centers like San Francisco and Oakland, is that cyclists are negligent in regard to traffic laws – but scientific research is continuously showing that’s not an accurate assumption. In fact, cyclists tend to follow the rules of the road more closely than their motorist counterparts. Cyclists […]
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Sep
Sep
In 2014, San Francisco officials committed to an ambitious – but not impossible – goal: to eliminate traffic deaths entirely. While traffic deaths persist, including those involving cyclists, the city points to several lessons learned over the last decade and a recommitment to the Vision Zero plan that has, in fact, helped to improve conditions […]