Angelenos who cycle in and around Griffith Park were shaken last weekend when a 77-year-old man was struck and killed on his bike as he trained for a June AIDS charity ride. The cyclist, who worked in real estate, was nearing the end of a 67-mile ride when a driver...
Month: April 2022
Will a lighter bike make you safer on the California roads?
Bike frames come in a surprising variety of shapes, sizes and materials. Cycling novices may feel completely overwhelmed when they first walk into a bike shop, as the options are nearly endless. It can be hard to decide what kind of bike you need even after cycling...
What is an advisory bike lane, as found in San Diego?
Cyclists typically have to share the road with larger motor vehicles, which can lead to serious collisions. Drivers often fail to notice cyclists or to give them adequate space on busy roads. People on bicycles almost always suffer the worst consequences when a...
How do we end “ghost bike” memorials?
If you see a bike that’s been painted white and left by the side of the road, you’ll probably also see flowers and other tokens of support and sorrow nearby. Those “ghost bikes” are memorials to riders who have been killed in crashes with other vehicles. They’re far...
How can you teach bike safety to your kids?
As a parent and an avid cyclist, you understand the dangers that you face when you ride your bike near traffic. There are a lot of drivers who will put you at risk by driving too close, tailgating, driving aggressively, completely failing to look for bikes and making...