Cycling is fast gaining popularity across the country, perhaps fuelled by recent global developments. Cities like Los Angeles have seen a significant surge in the number of cyclists, and the numbers are bound to rise, given the increasing popularity of the mode of...
There are many people who embrace cycling regardless of gas prices. They’re not doing it to save money. They’re doing it because they love riding and/or because they want to stay in shape. This is a hobby that they enjoy and they’re going to do it no matter what....
One of the best ways to make cycling safer is to use rigid posts to block bike lanes from the street. These are often pylons or just thin posts that are about three feet tall. They can be attached directly to the pavement, and so they’re usually run in a straight line...
As a cyclist in the Los Angeles area, you are likely intimately familiar with how dangerous other people can be on the roads. From those who pass within inches of your handlebars to those who seem to never notice that you are there next to them on the road, there are...
Cycling has become increasingly popular in California over the years. Some people have taken it up as their primary form of exercise, while others have adopted it as their main mode of transportation. While there are numerous benefits to cycling, such as staying...
Drivers have large vehicles that could easily injure someone using a bicycle. These vehicles are heavy enough to run down a cyclist, push them off the road or stop them in their tracks just by opening a door into their path. As drivers learn to drive safely around...
Los Angeles bicyclists who ride through Griffith Park have long complained that they have to contend with drivers – many of whom exceed the speed limit – and risk their safety in doing so. Vehicles have been allowed on some of the main park roads. Often they cut...
Whether you ride a bike or enjoy time on a motorcycle, one of the risks you face every time you mount up is the chance of a collision. If you do get hit by a car, truck, motorcyclist or even another cyclist, there is a fairly high likelihood that you will be injured...
You may have noticed tons of people riding electric bikes recently. You may even find rentable bikes at nearly every street corner. Whether it’s because people are being eco-friendly, gas prices are too high or they’re trying to stay fit -- these easily obtainable...
It’s not just vehicles that cyclists have to be worried about on the roads. Other cyclists and pedestrians can pose a threat to them as well. A good example of this is a case involving a man who died after allegedly being pushed off his bicycle near a busy...
