Bicycles are a reliable and relatively affordable mode of transportation when compared with motor vehicles. Even the most expensive bicycle will cost a fraction of what a car costs. The lower price point means that the penalties are lower for those who steal bikes as...
Drivers aren’t always as cautious about their actions as they should be. They may get distracted behind the wheel, be eating or drinking, be driving without enough sleep or could just be unskilled. Whatever the issue may be, the reality is that crashes happen every...
In Los Angeles, state laws that specify how and where bicycles should operate are contained in the California Vehicle Code. Under the law, cyclists have almost similar rights and responsibilities as other motorists, although there are some specific rules. Below is a...
Being involved in a bicycle accident with a motor vehicle can cause serious injuries. While a helmet can prevent some issues, there are limitations. In California, bike riders under the age of 18 must wear a helmet while riding a bicycle. There’s no question this is...
You may know that the early morning hours and early evening are both times when there is a risk that you could be riding your bike home in the dark. The sun might just be coming up or setting, making it light enough to see but not light enough to see very clearly....
Cyclists know that they need to follow traffic rules and wear a helmet, for example, to keep themselves safe. Often, it’s of no fault of their own that they’re involved in a crash or are hurt while riding. To get to your destination more quickly, you may recently have...
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...
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...
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...
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...
