Bicyclists have the right to enjoy the same roads that drivers use. Unfortunately, drivers don’t always prioritize the safety of bicyclists. Even those who take steps to keep cyclists safe while they’re driving might not think about safety when they stop. “Dooring” is...
Bicycling is an activity you can enjoy all year round in California, but there are risks involved. For instance, despite wearing a helmet, a car-bicycle crash could cause you to suffer a brain injury. You might get over a concussion in a matter of weeks. However,...
You have probably seen countless examples of drivers who just seem to have animosity toward cyclists. Maybe you’ve had drivers honk their horns at you, or you’ve had them tailgate you when there’s no room to pass. Maybe you simply heard about the recent story where a...
Bicyclists rarely come out of a crash with a vehicle with nothing more than a few scrapes. Injuries can be severe and even life-altering. Too often, however, these crashes occur in remote areas where there’s little traffic and – if you’re riding alone – no witnesses...
Every year, nearly 40,000 people die in car accidents. Roughly 2 percent of these are cyclists. That may sound like it’s not that many, but it’s at least 800 deaths per year, or more than two deaths every single day. Plus, those statistics are just considering those...
A common site in California is bike riders traveling around the state. Oftentimes, you will see a cyclist riding up to a stop sign and looking both ways for any oncoming motor vehicles. If traffic is approaching, they stop. If the road is clear, they will roll through...
If you ride your bicycle on a regular basis, then you may find yourself riding after the sun sets. Even if you typically ride your bike during the day, you should understand how to do so safely at night. Whether you are in an urban or rural environment, riding a...
Being bright on a bike may not be enough to ensure people see you. To increase your visibility, you need to get your patches of brightness moving. Think back to childhood games where one person needed to catch the others. The best way to avoid getting caught was to...
If you are like many cyclists, you are very passionate about cycling, and you should be. It provides a great workout, reduces congestion on the road and is better for the environment than driving. Unfortunately, this mode of transportation can be dangerous, and...
A bicycle is one of the smallest vehicles on the road, while an 18-wheeler truck is one of the largest. Therefore, if the latter hits you while on your bicycle, the results can be devastating for you. Clearly, it is better to avoid a collision with a large truck in...