Cities all over the Bay Area have been talking for years about how to improve the traffic infrastructure for cyclists, pedestrians, transit users, and of course, cars and trucks. And while any conversation about how to improve road safety is one we appreciate, it seems that time and time again the measures being implemented […]
Bicycle crashes happen fast. One second, you’re riding your bike along the same old route you take every day home from work; the next second, you’re lying on the ground next to your twisted and tangled bike frame. Unfortunately, while you’re in a state of shock and recovery after a collision, there’s actually a […]
The Bay Area’s beautiful natural landscape and year-round comfortable weather makes it a great place to go for a bike ride just about anytime. And for cyclists who want to instill a love of two-wheeled transportation in their kids, there are plenty of options for scenic, safe rides where little ones can learn the […]
While paying your bills is usually a fairly mundane part of daily life, after you’ve been in a crash, paying bills can become one of the most stressful parts of your life. You might start to see bills from all sorts of new sources (insurance companies, medical centers, repair shops) and the amounts are […]
If you’re in a bicycle accident, you will almost certainly face a few financial challenges. If you’ve been injured and have had to seek medical treatment, then you will have medical bills — some of which may be ongoing, depending on how much care you need to fully recover. You might miss work and […]
While there are plenty of traffic laws that cyclists are expected to obey when sharing the city streets with cars, buses, and pedestrians, there are a number of unspoken rules to follow that can keep you safe when you’re riding in the city. Even if you’ve been riding for a long time, a refresher […]
As the only firm in San Francisco that exclusively represents cyclists, we talk to people who have been in bicycle collisions in the Bay Area every day to help them understand their rights and their options after an accident. One of the biggest questions we get asked by new clients is, “What exactly does […]
For many people, riding their bike to work during the week or for fun on the weekends is a fun, effective way to stay in shape and reduce their carbon footprint. Most bicycle commuters and casual enthusiasts don’t pick particularly dramatic, challenging routes that they know are going to wreak havoc on their physical […]
As we begin to see more driverless cars being deployed and tested on roads around the Bay Area, there has been a lot of conversation about the safety benefits and traffic-improving features these new vehicles can provide. However, driverless cars seem to have one particular blind spot that they just can’t shake: cyclists. Cyclists […]
In a world of apps and devices that live on our bodies like Fitbits, it can be more than a little concerning how much data there is floating around about each one of us that we may not even know exists. However, the constant tracking of common fitness tools can actually come in handy […]