Bicycle Accidents

The Los Angeles Times recently ran a story about the two-wheeled travails of a local cycling advocate and enthusiast who is known on social media as “Entitled Cyclist,” or EC for short. The man works in the entertainment industry as a TV and film producer. For the...

As pollution levels increase and climate change becomes even more of a dire problem than it is already, many people are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. They know that they can’t solve this problem entirely on their own. But there are things that...

There are a lot of specific reasons why cycling accidents happen. Often, you will find that drivers will say they never saw the cyclist until it was too late. They may even blame the cyclist for something like “coming out of nowhere” when the reality is that the...

Cyclists have to make safety a higher priority than others who travel on California roads. It only takes a moment of distraction on the part of someone else to cause a cyclist severe harm. Cyclists often wear brightly-colored gear and defer to other vehicles when they...

As a cyclist in L.A., you’ll know that the roads in the heart of the city and around the county generally can be really unforgiving when it comes to drivers making way for cyclists. The sheer amount of traffic on the roads and road design inadequacies coupled with the...

Perhaps you wake up every morning for an early bike ride or you enjoy the cool air as the day comes to an end. Not only is riding a bike beneficial for your health but you can cut out all the traffic and save on gas if you ride to work. Riding your bike on the road at...

For some people, electric bikes or e-bikes are a form of entertainment. Teenagers and tourists alike may hop on an e-bike that they rented as a means of turning a normal afternoon into an adventure. Others view e-bikes as an alternative source of reliable...

Bicycle helmets are in many ways a cyclist's last line of defense in the event that something goes wrong. A helmet can help absorb the force of impact and protect someone from physical injuries if they get thrown off their bicycle. Although state law technically does...

Cycling in Los Angeles is proving to be beneficial as time goes by. In addition to being good exercise, it's worthwhile for commuters in a city with traffic-congested roads and insufficient parking and public transit. Nonetheless, cyclists face challenges. Despite...

Every bicyclist out there has had this experience: They’re doing their best to get to their destination, and it requires leaving a protected bike path, but they’re constantly being crowded by motor vehicles of one sort or another. Even though drivers have long been...