Most cyclists riding today know that a helmet is a smart idea — and for children, it’s the law.. And with good reason. Helmets can save your life in the event of a crash, and can help prevent long-lasting brain injuries that you otherwise might sustain during a collision or fall on your bike. […]
When you talk about a cyclist getting hit by a car while riding their bike, what’s the word you use to describe that incident? Most people would say: an accident. “My friend was in a bike accident.” “I saw a bike accident on my way to work this morning.” But increasingly, safety advocates — […]
If you’ve been injured in a bicycle crash, you are entitled to be compensated for your injuries and property damage. Of course, when you’re standing on the street right after a crash, you might not be thinking about medical bills and and insurance claims. In order to make sure you don’t hurt any future […]
“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 […]
When 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]