Cycling enthusiasts and activists have made substantial progress in turning California into a safer place for bicycles and motor vehicles to share the road. While there's still a long way to go, cycling is a form of transportation that continues to gain momentum and...
While children often learn to ride their bikes on the sidewalk, that does not mean it's always a wise place for adults to bike. The reality is that riding on the sidewalk is much more dangerous than riding on the road. This fact may seem counterintuitive, especially...
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...
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...
As a bicyclist in California, you face many potential hazards from sharing the road with automobiles. One of the most nerve-wracking, if necessary, maneuvers you have to make is a left turn. There are two methods of making a left turn on a bicycle. Either is...
If you drive by a work crew building a new bike lane, expanding the road and putting in that safe space for cyclists, do you think about why it's happening? Do you consider why that street is getting the new lane?A lot of the time, it's just because someone already...
The 80 deadliest streets and intersections is not a new clip show or reality series. They are the target of the LA City Council in 2019. The Council is trying to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety after pedestrian deaths jumped by 82 percent between 2015-2017.The...
There are plenty of personal benefits to cycling, such as promoting a healthy lifestyle and cutting down on gas bills. But have you ever thought of just how much good cycling can do for the population at large?One benefit is that it reduces the congestion on...
One thing that you hear drivers say when complaining about cyclists is that those cyclists should not be on the road in the first place. Those roads were designed with cars in mind, they claim.Let's just put an end to this right now. Let's stop saying it and stop...
Are you thinking about changing up your morning commute? Maybe you are simply sick of spending so much time trapped in the car. Maybe you are starting to look for ways to reduce your environmental impact. For these and other reasons, it may be time to consider a...
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