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...
When cyclists want to get from one place to another, one of the places they could be expected to ride is in a bike lane. While many people would agree that bike lanes are helpful, not all bike lanes are made equally. In fact, there are several kinds of bike lanes that...
Too often, cyclists are told to simply ride on the edge of the traffic lane or on the shoulder. This puts them very close to traffic, and, while they do have a right to share the road, it can be potentially hazardous. These are not really bike lanes that are designed...
More and more Americans are taking to cycling – for fun, exercise, to work or simply out of mindfulness for their carbon footprint. However, cycling, like any other form of transportation, comes with its share of risks. Unlike cars, bicycles do not come with safety...
Cyclists who ride on or near public roads are often acutely aware of their risks. Even when a cyclist is incredibly careful, negligent drivers create constant dangers on the road. The average driver doesn't think enough about their obligation to share the road with...
For many California bicycling enthusiasts, nothing beats going for a ride at night. The air feels cooler, and the sense of freedom seems deeper than they do during daytime biking. The bad news is you might have a greater risk of experiencing a bicycle accident when...
Cycling has increased in popularity in recent years, with more people out on the roads and more bike lanes popping up all over Los Angeles and around California. You might assume that with more cyclists on the road, the number of crashes involving bicycles would...
If you ride a bike in Los Angeles, you know how much better it could be if the authorities did more to promote cycling and discourage motor vehicle use. You have probably heard the arguments on why it is a bad idea or won’t work numerous times. Yet, the anti-cycling...
Drivers have more to be distracted by than ever before. Where a driver may once have been distracted by a phone call or changing the radio station, they now have text messages, emails, Bluetooth, digital control systems, radios, GPS units and so many other...
If you get into a crash with a vehicle, you need to know what steps to take next. As a cyclist, you may have significant injuries, so make sure that your health comes first. Stay where you are unless it’s dangerous to do so, and try your best not to move. First...
