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...
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California bill includes changes for bike laws
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...
Why is Los Angeles so dangerous for bicyclists?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...


