Bicycle Law Blog

Whether it’s a leisurely Sunday ride to the neighborhood park or a hectic commute to work during the week, the one accessory every cyclist needs is a good helmet. Choosing one that’s right for you might seem slightly overwhelming because there are so many options to consider. In the end, you’ll be glad you did….

E-bikes — pedal-assisted electric bikes — are becoming increasingly popular in urban settings for their ability to help cyclists go farther and faster. That also means that emergency rooms and doctors are seeing more injuries due to the safety risks the electric bikes pose. “We know that e-bikes can go faster than traditional pedal cycles,”…

The city of San Francisco estimates that there are now 128,000 trips by bicycle each day, and more than 15% of residents are “frequent cyclists.” That growing number is good news, but it also means more people who may encounter a close call on their commute, which is why so many people are turning to…

In a 2019 survey, the majority of Oaklanders — across all genders, ethnicities and races — said they believe that their neighborhoods would be better places if more people rode bicycles, and nearly 60% said they’d like to bike more than they already do. That reality is in the works on the streets of Central…

You don’t have to search very far to come up with a bevy of health benefits of riding your bicycle, but you may be surprised to learn that they go way beyond adding cardio to your exercise routine and building muscle. “It’s socially oriented, it’s fun, and it gets you outside and exercising,” Dr. Clare…

Nothing is quite as helpful for cyclists as recognizing which roadways and intersections can be troublesome. For the most part, learning those areas comes with experience or being part of an avid cycling community. That’s one reason why crowd-sourced bike accident apps are on the rise in California and across the nation. Crowd-sourced apps are…

Imagine being in a bicycle accident with a motor vehicle and when you file a claim against the driver’s insurance, it is denied. The reason? Unbeknownst to you, the negligent driver was working for a ride share service at the time of the accident, and the driver’s personal car insurance does not cover them while…