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Biking the Central California Coast: 5 Rides Not to Miss

Posted on November 3, 2024 in Blog

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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Cycling While Under the Influence: Legal Consequences in California

Posted on October 26, 2024 in Blog

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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Common Cycling Injuries: Sprains and Strains

Posted on October 14, 2024 in Blog

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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4 Tips for Getting Your Kids to School on Bikes

Posted on September 27, 2024 in Blog,Safety

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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Study: Cyclists Follow Traffic Laws More Closely Than Motorists

Posted on September 20, 2024 in Blog

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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San Francisco Didn’t Meet Its Vision Zero Goals. Here’s Where the City Goes Next

Posted on September 13, 2024 in Blog

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…

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