Bike paths provide an opportunity to enjoy two-wheeled recreation without the risk of riding with automobile traffic. The city of Walnut Creek maintains a comprehensive bike map that details the many miles of routes around town. If you love to exercise or spend time...
If you bicycle regularly, understanding how to do so in the elements is vital. No matter where you live, it is likely that a rainy day or two will happen to you. Riding a bike in the rain is different than doing so during fine weather. According to Map My Run, If you...
California drivers risk suffering from head injuries during a crash. They are one of the most common injuries that drivers and passengers suffer from. Of these injuries, concussions are among the most likely you will face. Concussions can vary in severity and...
Between 2016 and 2018, there were approximately 2.6 bicycle fatalities for every 1 million people in the United States. This figure represents a nationwide increase in bike fatalities, but it is relatively low compared to the rate in California, which was 3.9 per 1...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Joel Johnson hadn’t owned a bicycle since he was 15, but the pandemic changed all that. Johnson first bought a multipurpose bike to avoid the germs on crowded buses and trains but then discovered a passion for pedaling around San Francisco, where...
California drivers understand that some driving behaviors are risky. Distracted or inebriated driving often come to mind first. But what about drowsy driving? This is a dangerous driving behavior, too. Today, we will take a closer look at how drowsy driving impacts...
San Francisco bikers have a lot to deal with in the best of circumstances. Hills, sightseers and fog: Disaster can strike if you add negligent drivers to this mix. When you are riding a bike, you are at risk. The rules of the road in California protect you, but, in...
If you are one of the many people who love to ride your bike or get out on foot and enjoy the chance to get some exercise in the fresh air instead of always being cooped up in a gym, you are not alone. The Bay area is an ideal place for this type of recreation as the...
Drivers must prepare well before getting on the road; the same applies to bicycle riders. Before you ride on a busy street, make sure you are not at risk of injuries should the worst happen. There are several ways to prepare before taking a ride. Before that, there is...
Bicycle accidents are on the rise, especially with a broader community now cycling to and from work. How do you stay safe? Well, a collision with an oncoming car can kill. Unlike the car occupants, you can only be lucky to survive, but still, you may suffer fatal...