The road can be a confusing place, especially when there are many different kinds of road users as there typically are in urban regions like the Bay Area. But knowing when and where you, as a cyclist, should yield in traffic can help alleviate the anxieties of travel and help limit risks that can lead […]
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Nov
Nov
Nobody wants to think about what can go wrong on a bicycle ride, but crashes and resulting injuries do happen. In urban regions like the Bay Area, distracted drivers, busy intersections, and a lack of bicycle infrastructure can contribute to environments where crashes are more likely to happen. Sometimes these injuries – such as scrapes […]
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Nov
Nov
There’s a lot to see along California’s Central Coast — wine country, national and state parks, breathtaking views of the Pacific, and quaint towns that feel too good to be true — and experiencing it by bicycle is even better. Six counties between the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles make up the region […]
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Oct
Oct
There are times when choosing to cycle over driving a vehicle makes perfect sense, but if you’ve been drinking or are under the influence of drugs and opt for a bike thinking that you’ll avoid legal consequences for “driving under the influence,” that may not be the case. In California, like many other states, cyclists […]
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Oct
Oct
Researchers estimate that cycling injuries account for more than half a million visits to emergency departments in the U.S. each year. Among the most frequent reasons for emergency visits are sprains and strains in various forms. While crashes involving a vehicle can be the catalyst for a sprain or strain, these injuries can also happen […]
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Sep
Sep
Class is officially in session across the Bay Area, and while you’re still settling into a routine consider fine-tuning your morning commute or incorporating cycling into your family’s day. Getting the kids off to school on their bikes can be a fun family activity whether you’re joining them or preparing them to make the best […]
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Sep
Sep
A common misconception among road users, especially in urban centers like San Francisco and Oakland, is that cyclists are negligent in regard to traffic laws – but scientific research is continuously showing that’s not an accurate assumption. In fact, cyclists tend to follow the rules of the road more closely than their motorist counterparts. Cyclists […]
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Sep
Sep
In 2014, San Francisco officials committed to an ambitious – but not impossible – goal: to eliminate traffic deaths entirely. While traffic deaths persist, including those involving cyclists, the city points to several lessons learned over the last decade and a recommitment to the Vision Zero plan that has, in fact, helped to improve conditions […]
02
Sep
Sep
Most cyclists who’ve experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a result of a crash know that the effects can be lasting, but that getting extended care is often difficult. For some patients, that may soon change. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is now recognizing TBI as a chronic condition that […]
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Aug
Aug
As cities continue to implement measures that improve safety for cyclists, they’re increasingly turning to a practice known as “daylighting” to enhance visibility at an intersection and decrease the likelihood of a dangerous collision between a driver and other road users. In some San Francisco neighborhoods, daylighting is already a common practice, although it may […]