The world of cycling lost a longtime champion a week before Christmas. Journalist, author, adventurer and competitor Roy Wallack was killed on Dec. 19 in a mountain biking accident in the Santa Monica Mountains west of Los Angeles. While biking with friends in Point...
Many bicyclists, as well as drivers in and around Los Angeles, have mixed feelings about sharrows. These road markings, which consist of two arrowhead-shaped lines (chevrons) with a cyclist underneath, denote lanes that can be used by both cyclists and those in...
Bike lanes are not without flaws. They do not perfectly protect cyclists. There are a lot of factors in play. That said, studies have repeatedly shown that they are safer than riding bikes without designated lanes, as so many are forced to do. For instance, one study...
It goes without saying that when a car or truck collides with a person on a bicycle, it's the rider who gets the worst of it. A bike helmet can help, but it cannot withstand the force of a multi-ton motor vehicle crashing into an otherwise-unprotected rider's bike or...
When it comes to bicyclist accidents, many common causes come to mind: distracted driving, drunk driving, failure to keep a lookout and failure to yield, just to name a few. But one of simplest yet deadliest causes of bicycle accidents is often overlooked: speed....
The popularity of rideshare platforms has skyrocketed in the last few years. Customers like the convenience of ordering a car that arrives quickly and the reasonable prices that the platforms charge. These services were designed to provide safe transport to their...
California Governor Newsom approved of a recent bill that will directly impact cyclists in the state. San Francisco State Senator Scott Wiener introduced the bill earlier this year. There was a bit of a lag between introduction and passage within the legislative...
Cycling can be inherently dangerous when the roads are unsafe. In cities where bike laws are not enforced, cyclists are essentially left without protection. Though they can take steps to be safe, such as riding in a bike lane or wearing a helmet, there is no...
Imagine a world where one day, cyclists and cars can coexist in harmony. It may sound like a utopian ideal, yet that is what a collection of major bicycle manufacturers and car manufacturers are working toward. Together with technology companies, they are part of the...
As a cyclist, you likely understand how important it is to remain alert while riding. Many motorists do not understand how to – or choose not to – share the road, yet in most cases, you have plenty of ways to stay safe around them. On occasion, though, motorists can...
