Category: Safety

  One of the most common bicycle accidents that happens to cyclists occurs when a car pulls onto a road from a driveway, side street, or parking lot — right into the cyclist. This accident is usually a result of the driver not checking carefully enough to see the traffic coming up on their left…

  Once again, a European city takes a giant leap ahead for bicycle riders and drivers alike, in the face of the change-averse traffic infrastructure culture of the US. In Copenhagen, Denmark, the city has just announced that they will be replacing the traffic signals at all 380 downtown intersections with smart signals designed to…

  Although cycling can be a great way to stay in shape and improve your health, it is not completely without risks. Even if you aren’t in a collision or other accident, many cyclists suffer from common injuries and issues related to their riding form or their bike’s size settings. Being aware of the impact…

  As you ride your bike, it will undergo a certain amount of wear and tear, just by being outside with you. Your bike has a lot going on — chains, gears, wheels, brakes — and these systems are all working, all the time. Even if you mostly ride on fairly tame terrain, your bike…

Bicycle etiquette is one of the best ways to stay safe on your bike and demonstrate that you are aware of the rules that — cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers alike — expects you to be following. When you behave predictably, you help everyone around you to understand what you’re doing and be able to give…

  Many people don’t know what to do next after they’ve been in a bicycle accident. If you’ve been in a bicycle collision in the Bay Area, of course we always hope that you will contact Bay Area Bicycle Law for a free consultation with a lawyer to help you assess your situation and talk…

  In San Francisco, we are lucky enough to have a mild winter that still allows us to ride to work without facing snow and ice; however, we do get gray days and plenty of rain, and the wet, cold conditions we face when riding our bikes in the winter do mean that most of…