Going out for a bike ride on a sunny California afternoon can be a real pleasure, as well as an effective form of local transportation and personal exercise. Sadly, going for a ride on public streets can put your safety at risk. You will need to take proactive steps...
Bikes are required to have lights when people are going to ride them after dark. Cyclists must have white lights on the front and red lights on the back. This helps to make the bike more visible, and it also indicates to drivers which way the bike is traveling. In...
Electric bikes, or e-bikes, are becoming increasingly popular. They help those who use their bikes to commute to work or to make deliveries as part of their job get where they’re going faster. They also let cyclists (particularly older or less experienced ones) tackle...
Technically, bicycles are vehicles even though they don't have a motor. As a cyclist, you have to follow many of the same rules as those in motorized vehicles. You drive on the same side of the road, and you need to indicate your intention to turn or stop for the...
Californians cycle for a variety of reasons. While some rely on cycling as their primary mode of transportation, others do so to keep fit and derive its health benefits. However, cycling comes with its share of risks. Every year, thousands of bicycle accidents are...
Many people who cycled everywhere as kids get caught up in the world of car ownership and forget about cycling for years. Then one day, they remember the advantages a bike brings. If you are considering cycling again, you may need to buy a bike. With so many to choose...
As an avid cyclist, you’ve spent many hours on the roads. You know that other drivers aren’t always cautious, and you do your best to mitigate the risk. Despite your best efforts, you could end up in a cycling crash. If that happens, it’s essential that you take the...
When many people start getting into cycling, they automatically gravitate toward riding on the sidewalk. This may be because riding on the road makes them nervous, or it may be because they learned how to ride on the sidewalk as a child and they just thought this was...
Cycling is a healthy habit for children and adults alike. It increases cardiovascular fitness and can even help people lose weight. Traveling by bicycle is also cheaper and more environmentally friendly than using a motor vehicle. For all the benefits it offers,...
While a fun pastime and efficient means of travel, cycling is a dangerous activity when done around motor vehicles and on the open road. Traffic fatalities in California are rising as the popularity of cycling continues its trend upwards. Confusion over the...