Whether you are a new rider who cannot yet confidently bicycle alongside motor vehicles, you need to take a slower pace on a particularly steep hill or you want to keep yourself safe from aggressive drivers on a busy road, there are many reasons why you may want to...
These uncertain times have brought social restrictions, social distancing guidelines and stay-at-home orders. Among the chaos, some people still need exercise to stay sane. Thus, waking, running and cycling outdoors is still permitted by California law. This is great...
Each year, more and more Californians decide to commute to work by bicycle or become active cyclists for exercise or more. Thankfully, according to a 2019 League of American Bicyclists study, California ranks 4th as a bike-friendly state. The areas each state was...
When it’s possible, biking to work is a great way to improve your health and the environment. For shorter distances of travel, a bike can be more efficient and can save you some time and money. Evaluating your travel plan If you’re the only passenger in your car, you...
Few Americans love riding their bikes more than Californians. California ranked as the 4th most bicycle-friendly state in 2019 by The League of American Bicyclists. This enthusiasm does wonders for traffic congestion and personal exercise, but more bikers on the road...
The City of Angels has faced nearly $20 million in lawsuits over critical cycling crashes in recent years. The expenses for these suits are almost four times higher than they have been in a decade. Victims and their attorneys have complained that the city is ignoring...
The 2019 Global Traffic Scorecard released last Monday, revealing Los Angeles to be the sixth most congested city in America. The Scorecard is a metric used to measure traffic data and weigh the impact of regulations and relief programs aimed at reducing traffic...
For bicyclists here in California, the numbers are discouraging. The number of cyclist fatalities in the state is at its highest level in a quarter-century, according to a story from Newsweek. Traffic crashes killed 455 bikers from 2016-18. Of those, 106 occurred in...
For those, like bicyclists, who travel Los Angeles streets virtually unprotected (with the exception of maybe a helmet and reflective gear), the streets pose enough dangers without the help of negligent motorists. While it may be no surprise to you when some drivers...
Los Angeles is one of the busiest cities in the United States. It’s filled with tourist attractions that people visit by foot, bike, bus and car. Unfortunately, its bustling streets are often overcrowded. One of the most congested streets is the infamous Hollywood...
