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No cyclist wants to endure a crash, but it’s best to be prepared in case they do happen. Research shows that wearing a helmet can significantly reduce the severity of an injury due to a crash – and in California, it’s the law for cyclists under 18 to wear one. However, for some adult cyclists,…

When it comes to rules of the road, having car insurance as a vehicle owner lands near the top of the list. But if you’re only traveling around the San Francisco Bay Area by bike and don’t own a car, it probably seems irrelevant or unnecessary. Car insurance is important for vehicle owners for several…

Shoulder separations – known as acromioclavicular (AC) joint separations in the medical world – are among the most common injuries cyclists experience, and it’s easy to understand why if you’ve ever fallen from a bicycle. It’s a natural reaction to try and break your fall by putting your hands out in front of you, but…

If you’ve been cycling for long, you’ve probably wondered whether it’s better to ride with the flow of traffic – alongside motor vehicles – or against it. While California state lawmakers have largely answered this question in legislation – yes, cyclists must ride in the same direction as traffic – there are also expert and…

Emergency departments across the country are reporting more cyclists in their care amid a surge in electric bicycle (e-bike) popularity, according to new research. In a study published earlier this year in JAMA Surgery, researchers from the University of California San Francisco say that hospitals saw e-bike riders with head trauma increase 49 fold from…

On most days, commuting to work is just another part of the morning routine. But on Thursday, May 19, it’s a fun way to connect with the cycling community and make the most out of all that the Bay Area offers to cyclists.  Whether you’re a seasoned veteran on the streets or cycling to work…

Each year, approximately 1,200 Americans die in bicycle accidents. But none of them have happened in Hoboken, New Jersey, since 2017. The small city, just 10 minutes away from Manhattan, boasts an impressive feat having eliminated traffic-related deaths in less than a decade. “We have now marked seven years since our last traffic death in…