Thanks to a new federal grant, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be stepping up its safety initiatives for cyclists and pedestrians. Public safety officials hope these programs will dramatically reduce California’s pedestrian and cyclist fatalities. Created by the California Office of Traffic Safety, this grant is called the California Pedestrian and Bicyclist Enforcement and […]
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 […]
Most people riding bikes today have heard it again and again: the best way to protect your head is to wear a helmet while biking, and that riding your bike without a helmet is ridiculously dangerous. And — while we respect individual adults’ decisions regarding helmet use for themselves — having seen the heartbreaking impacts […]
Knee pain is one of the most common complaints of cyclists everywhere. And it’s no surprise why — when you’re pedaling your bike, your knees are basically in constant motion, which makes them especially susceptible to injuries, overuse, and wear and tear. Of course, knee pain has a wide variety of causes — some […]
San Francisco bike lane laws can be a game-changer for cyclists riding in the city. Having a protected space for cyclists helps keep everyone safer, and gives a clear demarcation for cars to know where they should be looking for and yielding to people on bikes. However, bike lanes, and laws as robust as […]
If you ride in downtown San Francisco with any regularity, you know what it feels like to get a face full of exhaust. When you ride your bike in the city, you’re doing great things for your health — getting aerobic exercise, building muscle, and increasing your lung capacity — but you’re also sometimes […]
Riding your bike in the city unfortunately sometimes means confrontation with pedestrians, fellow cyclists, and especially drivers who aren’t too happy to see you on “their” roads. These factors often put cyclists at risk for a bike accident in San Francisco. In many cases, these altercations can be alleviated with a little bit of […]
Sometimes even the best bike accident advice can’t prepare you for avoiding commercial vehicles. If you’ve ever been riding alongside an eighteen wheeler down a tight San Francisco street, then you know the fear of being so exposed and small next to such an enormous vehicle. The driver can’t see you, can’t hear you, […]
Riding your bike is a great way to stay in shape and help reduce your impact on the environment. But even the best activities have their downsides, and unfortunately for cyclists, riding your bike will most likely mean eventually encountering cycling injuries if you ride consistently. Cycling injuries can range from minor annoyances to […]