If you hope to bring your child along with you on bike rides, you will need to decide if you want to put them on a seat behind you or in a trailer attached to your bike. Like most things having to do with parenting, there is a lot of controversy surrounding which...
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New technology helps cyclists stay safe after dark
If you spend a lot of time on your bike, you are probably no stranger to riding after dark. You also know how vulnerable to accidents you are. Here are four safety innovations that offer protection when you are riding your bicycle after nightfall. Laser circle...
Bike safety in Los Angeles shows signs of improvement
Since 2012, Los Angeles has carefully tracked the number of collisions that occur between cyclists and people in motor vehicles. 2020 saw a boom in bicycle use across California, which you might expect to lead to an increase in bicycling accidents as well. However,...
Tips for biking safely in traffic
Riding a bicycle in California is an eco-friendly way to get around town, but it may not be as simple as you think. Taking the appropriate precautions is critical to minimize the potential for an accident with distracted drivers, who can make the roads a dangerous...
Tips for biking on crowded streets
Sharing the road with SUVs, trucks, cars and other bicycles is a normal part of biking. But when the roads get busier with more cars and you find yourself biking in traffic, it can be harder to ride your bike safely. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway...
Where you can bike under California law
California law governs the way you ride your bicycle just like your rights to drive a vehicle. The California Vehicle Code outlines the law on topics such as bicyclist rights, proper equipment and where individuals have permission to ride. These laws help promote the...
What equipment does a bike legally need to have?
As a bicyclist in Los Angeles, you have a responsibility to conduct rides safely and conscientiously. Not only does this lower your risk of accidents, it also sets an example for fellow bicyclists and drivers, who often cast blame on bicyclists without knowing all the...
Los Angeles is California’s least cyclist-friendly city
Part of safe cycling involves knowing where your risks are and making efforts to minimize them. When you navigate California’s roadways by bike, the hazards you face are numerous. Recent research shows that while many communities across California have enacted new...
Do I need to replace my bike’s brake pads?
Before the riding season starts, it is always a good idea to give your bicycle an in-depth inspection. Because Los Angeles residents enjoy year-round riding, inspecting your bike early in the year makes sense. If you do not have time for a full inspection, at least...
Indicating turns is a rule for cyclists, just like for drivers
Effective communication can help keep everyone safe on the roads. Manufacturers of motor vehicles install brake lights and turn signals in their vehicles so that drivers can signal their intentions to each other. In a car, all you have to do is flip a switch or press...