Among the various hazards cyclists face, 'dooring' is often overlooked. Dooring refers to a situation where a parked vehicle's door is suddenly opened into the path of an oncoming cyclist, leading to a potential collision. It can cause serious injury to cyclists, yet...
You've made the decision to embrace cycling, whether it's for commuting, fitness or just pure enjoyment. Before you hit the road, it's crucial to consider your safety. Here's how to choose the right bicycle safety gear. Having the proper equipment can help you to...
All too often, drivers pass cyclists in a dangerous manner. A cyclist may be riding on a road that doesn’t have a designated bike lane. This means that they’re on the right side of the lane. A driver will pass them without even moving over to the left, essentially...
Cycling safety is a common concern for people in the Los Angeles area, as many people rely on bicycles as one of their primary forms of transportation. Despite rules that require sharing the road, motor vehicles often endanger those on bicycles. In theory, traffic...
Parts of the Los Angeles area are havens for bicyclists. Others decidedly are not. While many Angelenos cycle for fun, exercise and camaraderie, for others, their bike is their primary means of transportation and necessary for them to earn a living. All cyclists in...
It’s finally biking weather. Many people are taking their bikes out for long rides. Some people may be biking for so long that they don’t realize that it’s getting late. As it gets darker, bikers have a higher chance of suffering injuries. Here’s how you can protect...
The decision to buy insurance is often a forced one. People have to have liability coverage to operate their motorized vehicles in California. Mortgage companies also typically mandate homeowner's insurance. However, there are many times when individuals would benefit...
Cycling collisions are a major safety issue on California roads. There is very little to protect a cyclist from the force of a crash, and such collisions are often the fault of the people in the bigger motor vehicle. There are many people in Los Angeles that rely on...
Your biking helmet is the greatest tool you have to reduce head injuries. Unfortunately, a biking helmet can help you only so much. An accident with a car could deal a lot more damage to you than, for example, falling off your bike and hitting your head. You may...
E-bikes have dominated the news concerning two-wheel transportation in recent years. From state lawmakers proposing tax credits to help people purchase these energy-efficient forms of transportation to complaints about e-bike rental company practices, there's been a...
