You might ride at night on familiar California roads until the lighting changes without warning. One moment, you travel through bright pavement. The next moment, you enter a darker stretch where visibility may shift quickly. These transitions may affect what you see...
Rain changes every part of your ride. Tires lose traction, visibility drops and even a light drizzle can turn a familiar route into something unpredictable. You don’t have to stop riding when the weather turns, but you do need to understand how wet conditions affect...
Cyclists frequently have to share lanes, often with motor vehicles. On roads without designated bicycle lanes, riders frequently stay as far to the right as possible, and drivers may share lanes with them or occupy the same lane briefly while passing the cyclist....
Cycling in a group around Los Angeles offers social benefits and fitness rewards—but riding safely when cycling together requires extra care, especially given LA’s road conditions. When gearing up for a group ride, riders need to be alert, prepared and aware of...
As a cyclist with a priority on safety, you may be considering what types of bike lights to use if you have to ride after dark. For instance, perhaps you use your bike to commute to and from work. During certain times of the year, this could mean riding at dawn, at...
Cyclists have the legal right to share the road with motor vehicles. Technically, a bicycle is a vehicle, although cyclists usually cannot maintain the same speeds that motor vehicles can consistently. However, bicycles don't have the same robust safety systems that...
Between congested roads and the high gas prices, more people are choosing a better way to commute and run errands. Bicycles are becoming the preferred mode of transportation for thousands of Californians. Bicycles are a fun way to exercise, pick up a few groceries or...
Discussions about bicycle helmets often lean toward one extreme or another. Some people believe that it is irresponsible to ever ride a bicycle without a helmet. Others view them as a hindrance rather than a means of improving personal safety. The more people...
California boasts some of the most scenic cycling routes in the country. However, sharing the road with motorists comes with inherent risks, especially when some drivers operate without proper insurance. Uninsured motorist accidents can leave cyclists with significant...
People often talk about e-bikes as though they are the ideal transportation solution of the future. There are reasons for that enthusiasm. E-bikes are affordable and efficient. They require less space to operate and to park. They pose less risk to pedestrians when...
