“Across California, the number of pedestrians and bicycle fatalities and injuries has been going up for about the last three or four years to an alarming rate.” This startling statement was made recently by the California Office of Transportation Safety, who added that in California cities like Sacramento, there has been a 3 percent…
Read MorePlenty of people complain about sitting in traffic on the freeway or being jammed into crowded trains, but not that many are willing to try a simple solution to their commuting woes: biking to work. Riding your bike to work is an amazing way to take control of your commute. You can often bypass…
Read MoreWhen you bump into someone, it’s a natural reaction for most of us to say something like, “I’m sorry” or “I didn’t see you coming!” and to take the blame in order to be polite and make the other person feel better. Which is why it’s so common for cyclists right after a crash…
Read MoreCities 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…
Read MoreBicycle 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreWhile 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…
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