Bicycling does not have to be a solo sport. A ride can be a social event, too. However, group rides can get tricky and even dangerous if even one person fails to follow safety rules and etiquette. Bicycling magazine provides these tips for riding bicycles safely in...
One of the most common injuries you might endure when in a bicycle accident is a broken collarbone. If you suffered a collarbone fracture due to a bicycle accident, you require immediate medical attention. According to Mayo Clinic, there are multiple treatment plans...
One minute your wheels are spinning along the ground and the next a vehicle crashes into you. Before you inspect your bike and ride away — or call for a ride — consider what you would do if you had been in a car rather than on a bike. Here are three tips that could...
Wearing a safety-rated riding helmet is one of the more effective ways to prevent a serious head injury when cycling in or around Los Angeles. In fact, in 55 studies overly a nearly 30-year period, helmet usage reduced head injury by 48% and serious head injury by...
You probably already know about most of the bike lanes and trails in your own neighborhood. However, the Los Angeles area has a lot more to offer. You can get to most parts of the city using protected bike lanes. You also have the right to share the right of way with...
With nothing but a helmet and pads between a bike rider and any obstacle they may encounter, striking something at speed can cause serious injury. When biking on city streets and in crowded areas, bikers run the risk of injury from getting hit by moving vehicles as...
Spinal cord injuries may bring to mind catastrophic car accidents involving high speeds for all parties. But the relatively lower speed of bicycling does not preclude the risk of them. According to a 2018 study by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons,...
Whether you enjoy cycling for recreation or rely on your bike for your daily commute, you know that sharing the road with others on a day-to-day basis often involves potential risk. From unusual weather conditions or unexpected road obstructions to simple errors of...
Bicycle riders abound in Southern California. In addition to riding for the fun of it, many people use their bicycles as alternative transportation to get to work. Some bicyclists put on helmets they have owned for years. However, the type you wear could minimize an...
Helmets seem easy enough to wear. People just put their helmets on their head and fasten the buckle. However, what many people do not realize is that the fit of their helmet is just as important as wearing one. People with ill-fitting helmets may have a higher risk of...
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