Cyclists sometimes feel as if there is unexplained animosity between them and drivers. It feels as if many drivers don’t respect cyclists and don’t even like them. They may wonder if a dislike of cyclists makes it so tough for some motorists to share the road properly...
In many cases where a cyclist is hit by a car, the driver will say that they never saw the cyclist. That cyclist may have been in the bike lane, wearing a bright green vest, with flashing lights all over their bike. It doesn’t make any sense to them, but the driver of...
Discussions of the risks in traffic for cyclists often highlight unsafe driving habits. Those who drive after drinking or who use their phones at the wheel could cause crashes with cyclists who follow all California traffic safety laws. There is a strong association...
More and more people are choosing to utilize e-bikes on the roads in and around Los Angeles. There are many people who rely on e-bikes as one of their primary forms of transportation and countless others who occasionally rent e-bikes from local fleets for short trips...
California and the greater Los Angeles area host a lot of avid cyclists. Many municipalities and the state as a whole have begun investing in improved infrastructure and public awareness programs to increase cyclist safety. After all, a large percentage of the serious...
Biking is more than just a popular pastime; for many, it is a way of life. It provides a convenient means of transportation and, in some cases, can even cut down on commute time. Although beneficial for the environment, the biker’s health, and the biker’s wallet as...
There are those who see a clear level of tension and aggression between cyclists and drivers. Some have even compared it to ethnic conflicts, calling these “road wars” between the two groups. But why does this tension exist? Yes, cyclists and drivers do have to share...
Over the past several years, the Peloton company has sold millions of stationary bikes in the U.S. and Canada alone. While many Peloton riders are also outdoor cyclists, it’s safe to say that millions of the company’s customers don’t ride outdoors consistently or...
Infrastructure has a major influence on the safety of cyclists as they travel on any particular roads. California has invested quite a bit in cyclist-friendly infrastructure, including the creation of thousands of miles of bike lanes on roads throughout the state. In...
Some studies have found that SUVs and crossovers are some of the most popular vehicles being sold today. A crossover is essentially a smaller SUV that is closer to a passenger car. Consumers like these because they offer more ground clearance and they are slightly...
