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...
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Month: December 2020
Cycling safer means knowing your laws and traffic rules
More and more Californians are choosing to walk or bicycle as a way to get to school, work and other activities. That’s why it’s important to understand the rules that apply to you as a cyclist. Although you might not think of it this way, a bicycle is technically a...
Bicyclists need to be wary of angry drivers
Road rage is often associated with angry drivers and motor vehicle accidents. However, bicyclists may experience aggression themselves or from others that can put their safety at risk. Though bicycles are always becoming safer with new technology, your bike is no...
Do bike lanes help or hurt when it comes to bicyclist safety?
Most people think that riding in a biking lane makes total sense. They provide a safe space where no other vehicles can enter. Unfortunately, the way that many lanes are laid out does not make them as safe as they could be. Some have no barriers between fast-moving...