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...
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...
As a cyclist, a lot of the risks that you face from motorists just stem from negligence. People make mistakes. A teen driver looks down at their phone and drifts onto the shoulder, where you're riding your bike. A parent with a child in the car gets distracted by that...
