Opting to get home by bicycle after a night of drinking may seem like the safe choice compared to getting behind the wheel of a car, but in California this decision could still come with legal consequences in addition to putting your safety and others at risk. Alcohol raises the chances of a bicycle accident […]
Avid cyclists across the Bay Area know that aches and pains can be a normal part of the sport – even daily commuters may share the same experiences – but there are ways to minimize those discomforts. Bike fittings are one of the best ways to ensure that your bicycle is optimized for you. Fittings […]
A busy Bay Area street can be an intimidating place for a cyclist, making the sidewalk an appealing option – but is it the safest option? At the end of the day, there is no clear answer and it depends on many factors. There are pros and cons to consider when deciding whether to take […]
Tens of thousands of cyclists are injured across the U.S. each year, and while many injuries are minor — scrapes and bruises that only require a little time and minor care to heal — others can be extremely serious. Traumatic brain injuries, whiplash, and broken bones are unfortunately common in bicycle-related crashes. Sometimes those injuries […]
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 […]