4 cyclists on Marin charity ride injured in hit-and-run https://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 […]
For many of the clients that we work with at Bay Area Bicycle Law, it is their first — and sometimes only — experience in their whole life of working with a lawyer. It can be really scary to try to find the right lawyer. Your case is important to you — the outcome […]
Sacramento is our state’s capitol, and it appears that they are about to catch up to many other major cities in California. The Sacramento Area Council of Governments has officially finalized a deal with a bike share program called Social Bicycles that will bring access to bikes to Sacramento, West Sacramento, and Davis. How […]
On Thursday, May 11th, cyclists across San Francisco will hit the road on two wheels in a show of solidarity for the annual Bike to Work Day event. This is one of the biggest cycling events in the city, and is an amazing way to show support for cyclists and infrastructure that supports the […]
One of the scariest things about getting into a crash on your bike is thinking about how you’ll get back on your feet afterwards. For many people, the medical bills they face after a crash are the biggest financial burden they’ll ever have in their life. Even relatively minor injuries like sprains can end […]
If you’ve been hit by a car while riding your bike, you may have heard that you can pursue a legal case in order to recoup some or all of the losses you incurred as a result of the crash. And if you’re like most people, you’ve probably wondered if it’s actually worth it. For […]
One of the most common complaints that we all hear from drivers, officials, and policymakers about cyclists is that cyclists break the law all the time. Of course, as cyclists we tend to refute these claims. Surprisingly, there is very little data about why and how often cyclists break the law. So what ends […]