An SUV struck San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo as he was bicycling on Salt Lake Drive near the east foothills. Liccardo, who is an avid cyclist and considered “the most bicycle-friendly politician,” suffered bone fractures and contusions in the incident. The Mercury News reports that after the crash, the mayor’s spokesperson said the Mayor was […]
On November 13, 2018, Fremont City Leaders approved an exclusive one year pilot program with Lime. Lime’s e-scooters will be on Fremont’s streets early in 2019. Lime will be adding a special 18+ years old age verification to their app. Fremont City Council announced earlier in 2018 that it was getting ready to begin an […]
New green bike-protected lanes are starting to appear all over San José in late 2018. Unfortunately, many motorists are having difficulties figuring out where to park their cars, often leading to unnecessary traffic jams and accidents. Since the current signs and meters in San José are close to the bike-protected lanes, some drivers mistakenly assume […]
A man was pulled over this weekend in Fresno California after police noticed his vehicle driving with no tire. According to ABC 30, police arrested the man with Felony Hit and Run, Felony DUI and vehicular manslaughter. Police believe this man fled the scene after hitting a bicyclist from behind. Tragically, the bicyclist died. The […]
Well implemented bike lanes improve everyone’s safety and even speed up automobile traffic. However, conflicts with Lyft and Uber drivers parking in designated bike lanes is reaching a fever pitch all across San Francisco. Vehicles pulling into bike lanes and parking in them put San Fancisco’s bicyclists at risk for accidents which simply do not […]
On Thursday, October 12, 2017, a bicycles and an SUV were in a collision on Ashby Road in Merced, California. According to the Merced Sun-Star, the bicyclist could have been in the wrong lane. At the time of the article, the investigation is still ongoing. California Vehicle Code Section 21650.1 states “A bicycle operated on […]
4 cyclists on Marin charity ride injured in hit-and-run http://t.co/E9J0T2lySU pic.twitter.com/EktwbqWIAE — SFGate (@SFGate) October 8, 2017 On Saturday, October 7, 2017, a man in a blue Dodge Ram pickup truck hit 4 bicyclists participating in an event called The Jensie Gran Fondo of Marin. This event benefits the Marin County Bicycle Coalition. The Marin […]
We love it when more people try out cycling, because it’s good for their health, the environment, and the safety of all the other cyclists on the road. (When cars are more used to seeing lots of cyclists, they are more aware and cautious with their two-wheeled counterparts.) But to someone who hasn’t ridden […]
This summer, many areas across the country — the San Francisco Bay Area included — have been experiencing a massive heat wave. New weather conditions always mean new issues to be aware of when you get on your bike. If you ride your bike during the hot days of summer, you’ll want to be […]
Bicycle commuters are a special breed — they brave the elements and busy city streets every day just getting to work — and their numbers are growing. It is no surprise why; bicycle commuting has a number of benefits that make it appealing to people who want to improve their day. If you’ve been […]