After more than 50 years, the neuroscience research community agrees it’s finally time to update how traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are assessed and diagnosed. A new proposal, spearheaded by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, expands diagnosis criteria beyond the traditional Glasgow Coma Scale (GSC) to include more measurements, including biomarkers, brain imaging, […]
The Bay Area is full of riding opportunities — from long solo rides across California’s central coast to group rides with likeminded cyclists — and choosing the right bicycle for your lifestyle can be key to enjoying every second of it. However, it can feel like a big (and sometimes intimidating) decision. Afterall, there are […]
In a landmark ruling with far-reaching implications for cyclist rights and municipal accountability, the California Supreme Court unanimously revived a lawsuit against the City of Oakland brought by cyclist Ty Whitehead, who suffered catastrophic injuries after hitting a pothole during a 2017 training ride. The May 1, 2025 decision in Whitehead v. City of Oakland […]
Being prepared for any scenario on a bike isn’t always easy. For starters, there isn’t a lot of room to have supplies at the ready in the case of an emergency. Still, accidents and crashes happen and sometimes essentials come in handy. Many cyclists, whether they’re commuting around the Bay Area or taking on a […]
For California cyclists, the legislative session that concluded in fall 2024 came with plenty of good news — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several pieces of “bike-friendly” legislation into law — and some room for improvement. Newsom also vetoed two bills that were approved by the state legislature to curb excessive speeding, an important factor in […]
Anthony Reyna filed a lawsuit against Rad Power Bikes in San Francisco Superior Court on April 20, 2023, alleging general negligence, product liability, and breach of warranty. The suit claims that Reyna was riding his Rad Runner Plus e-bike “in the manner it was intended” when it suddenly came to an abrupt stop due to […]