If you are like most bicyclists, you probably think that you are safer riding in a bike lane than you are when riding down a street that does not have one. Unfortunately, this perception represents a flawed one and could be completely untrue according to the results...
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Month: April 2020
Expect to share bike lanes and paths with more newbies this year
Southern California is a bicyclist's dream. The weather is typically mild enough to allow for safe cycling all year round. Even those who want to commute to work can typically do so in months where other people will be stuck inside. Every year, the warmer seasons...
California bike deaths reach a concerning high
Cycling fatalities have not been this high in decades. They recently hit a 25-year high in California, exposing just how dangerous things have gotten for cyclists all over the state. Just how high are they? Recent reports put them at 3.9 deaths in cycling accidents...
Biking safety: Why barriers matter
You’ve probably been on the road before when a car has come far too close to you. You’re riding your bike where you’re supposed to be: In a bike lane. Despite that, other vehicles just don’t give you enough room. One solution to this problem is to create bike lane...
Why drinking and riding your bicycle is not a good idea
You may think riding your bicycle after a few drinks is no big deal. You may feel good that you decide to take the bike rather than drink and drive. However, is drinking and biking really a good idea? Is it legal to drink and ride your bicycle? If cycling in Los...
Los Angeles continues to pose significant danger to cyclists
Across the nation, people are choosing bicycles over motor vehicles for their daily commutes. The benefits of this mode of transport are nearly endless. Cycling reduces pollution, it promotes fitness in American citizens and it has great potential to reduce dangerous...