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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Feb
Feb
In 2020, the United States experienced nearly a thousand cyclist fatalities, and the rate has been on the incline since, especially in urban places where bicycles and cars collide more often than ever. It’s harder to tell how many cyclists are involved in some kind of crash with a car that doesn’t result in a […]
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Feb
Feb
When the weather turns foggy or rainy across the Bay Area or day melts into dusk, what you’re wearing or how you equip your bicycle might be top of mind. But staying visible to drivers and other road users even when it’s a perfectly clear day is crucial to enhancing safety. There are California laws […]
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Nov
Nov
The San Francisco Bay Area gets its fair share of rainy weather. During winter months, parts of the region can see as much as 11 inches of precipitation per month, and adding up each rainy day per year equates to about a total of two months. This can make some rainy days a challenge to […]
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Sep
Sep
Bicycling is an excellent environmentally responsible travel alternative, a great form of low-impact exercise, a fantastic social activity or just a great way to spend time touring your city, your state or even your country. But it does have inherent risks. Bad pavement, mechanical failures, negligent drivers, mistakes on the part of cyclists and bad […]
The State of California has long sought ways to reduce ever-increasing pedestrian and bicycle deaths, but until this year there hasn’t been a uniform effort dedicated to electric bikes, which spiked in popularity during the pandemic and continue to be an attractive option for commuters and cycling enthusiasts. Report after report shows that more people […]
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Dec
Dec
Pedaling off to work, school or for a joyride can feel so freeing. You’re able to avoid standstill traffic, costly parking fees and earn some feel-good endorphins along the way. Still, there are some rules of the road that you should follow. California bike safety laws have been enacted to help prevent crashes and encourage […]
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Apr
Apr
There are lots of dangers cyclists face while on the road, but experienced bicycle accident attorneys will tell you that one of the most frequent dangers comes from parked cars. Clavicle fractures are all too common in bike accidents, especially when distracted drivers, or Uber passengers, open their door into an oncoming bicyclist. Such an […]
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Apr
Apr
Whether it’s a leisurely Sunday ride to the neighborhood park or a hectic commute to work during the week, the one accessory every cyclist needs is a good helmet. Choosing one that’s right for you might seem slightly overwhelming because there are so many options to consider. In the end, you’ll be glad you did. […]
E-bikes — pedal-assisted electric bikes — are becoming increasingly popular in urban settings for their ability to help cyclists go farther and faster. That also means that emergency rooms and doctors are seeing more injuries due to the safety risks the electric bikes pose. “We know that e-bikes can go faster than traditional pedal cycles,” […]