An increasing amount of research is confirming what Idaho has known since the early 1980s: Allowing cyclists to yield at stop signs, instead of coming to a complete stop like vehicles are supposed to do, may be good road policy for cyclists and other road users alike. Idaho passed the first stop-as-yield (SAY) law in […]
HANKI, JENIFER – Filed Complaint – 2025-06-06 Bay Area Bicycle Law, in collaboration with Instalaw, has filed a lawsuit in San Francisco Superior Court on behalf of local cyclist Jenifer Hanki, naming Waymo LLC and its parent company, Alphabet Inc., as defendants. The complaint seeks monetary and punitive damages following a serious collision involving two […]
Between 2013 and 2022, mountain biking injuries increased substantially, researchers from the Scientific Collaborative for Orthopaedic Research and Education say in a new research paper. Growing popularity during the pandemic was a driving force, as more people sought outdoor opportunities. Between 2019 and 2020 alone, injuries associated with mountain biking increased 64%. The majority of […]
It’s estimated that millions of people experience whiplash each year, but there are still many unknowns about the injury, including the mechanisms of pain and the long term effects. While the injury is mostly associated with vehicle occupants in car crashes, the nature of the injury can affect cyclists, too. Simply put, whiplash is an […]
A bicycle crash can happen in a split second, but the injuries – both mental and physical – can be lasting. Psychological effects can be especially troublesome for many cyclists. It’s important to know that help exists, and sometimes it comes in the form of a furry four-legged friend. Service animals can be a good […]
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 […]
Even for the most experienced Bay Area cyclist, a busy intersection can be an intimidating and sometimes dangerous place. Approximately 27% of cyclist fatalities happen at intersections, according to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA). Distracted drivers, bad road design, and congestion can all contribute to the factors that lead to these fatalities and even […]
Imagine your perfect bicycle ride. Are you rolling to brunch with friends? Enjoying the neighborhood with family? You might be seeing the sights across town or commuting to work on a beautiful morning. Wherever your ideal trip, you’re likely to encounter an intersection of some sort. Intersections can be intimidating for many cyclists because they […]
On March 15, 2019, San Francisco protestors took to the bike lane on Howard Street to put their bodies between cars and cyclists as a signal to city officials that they were fed up with the inaction following severe, and sometimes deadly, accidents throughout the busy corridor. It wasn’t the first time these demonstrators, led […]