Bicycles seem to dominate our city roadways and suburban bike trails. Yet cyclists often face specific challenges. Learning about your rights and risks as a cyclist in California can keep you safe and informed about cycling laws and unique dangerous situations....
Bicycling in Southern California is a wonderful way to ride to work and bypass the infamous traffic conditions. Bikes must follow many of the same road rules as motorized vehicles, which may make determining who is at fault for a collision a challenge. According to...
To make the roads safe for bicyclists, both bikers and vehicle drivers must work together. No matter how safe a bicyclist behaves, a biker remains at risk if those who operate motor vehicles fail to follow the rules and best practices of the road. A few tips on either...
Los Angeles has a strong cycling community and it is important for everyone to keep an eye out for each other when traveling around the busy city or winding roads. This extends to more than just watching out for other cyclists, drivers or pedestrians. It also means...
Your daily commute likely brings you in close proximity to cars. One of the best ways to prevent a bike accident is to be a defensive biker and share the road effectively. Part of sharing the road is making sure that drivers see you. Bicycling magazine says that you...
Cyclists face a more significant risk of crash-related injuries than people riding in motor vehicles. With the prevalence of distracted driving today, you need to be more aware than ever when traveling by bicycle. Not every driver practices safe driving. Take the...
As a bike rider, you do not legally have to carry insurance. Your auto insurance may even protect you in the event of an accident. However, you may also want to consider accident insurance. Gear Junkie explains accident insurance will provide you coverage for medical...
A bicycle qualifies as a vehicle in regards to all traffic codes and rights-of-way. That means that all cyclists must come to a complete stop at a stop sign before proceeding through intersections. California legislators aim to adjust this with a bill that recently...
The weather in Los Angeles is perfect for bicycling, either to work or for pleasure, and remains so for most of the year. So why is it, then, that only about one percent of L.A. commuters ride bikes compared to roughly 20% in a city such as New York? The answer is...
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...
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