When studying cyclist accidents, a clear danger comes from pickup trucks. In many studies, the vehicle involved in the majority of cyclist accidents is a pickup truck. This isn’t to say that sedans, sport utility vehicles and other types of vehicles aren’t...
One thing that many motorcyclists recognize is the disdain that some drivers have for them. Some cyclists have to deal with a considerable amount of undesired behavior from motorists. While this is more common in urban areas, it also occurs in rural areas. ...
E-bikes are essentially bicycles with small electric motors attached. They can maintain higher speeds with lower levels of physical exertion than traditional bicycles. They are efficient when compared with cars or even motorcycles and have become relatively popular....
Studies have investigated how drivers operate around cyclists, and they’ve discovered something interesting: Your gender may play a role. When looking at how drivers pass cyclists, it appears that they give roughly 10% more space to female cyclists than male cyclists....
A risk of cycling collisions are ultimately the trade-off that people on bicycles have to accept for an environmentally-friendly and healthy form of transportation. Sharing the road with motor vehicles creates a risk of getting injured by a driver who doesn't monitor...
Los Angeles is known for its progressive laws that protect cyclists. Nonetheless, these laws aren’t perfect, and cyclists and drivers have to share the roads safely. Unfortunately, bicycle accidents are still a frequent occurrence. When a car or larger vehicle and a...
California requires liability insurance carried by those who operate motor vehicles. There is no insurance requirement imposed on cyclists. After all, bicycles are unlikely to cause severe injuries to other people or massive property damage. However, cyclists are...
In an ideal world riding a bicycle would be an activity that people of all ages and abilities could enjoy without worrying about the threat of a driver knocking them off. The fear of that happening is one of the reasons many people choose not to ride a bicycle – they...
If you worry about riding your bicycle on the roads, you may have welcomed Los Angeles County’s 2023 decision to legalize riding bicycles on the sidewalk. While it may be legal, that does not necessarily mean you should do it. Some studies suggest you are safer...
Cycling may be healthy and environmentally friendly, but it exposes bike riders to significant risks. The need to share the road with motor vehicles is a serious safety hazard. Even when cyclists wear visibility gear, proactively maintain their bicycles and...
