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When riding your bicycle on busy city streets, it is important to be safe. Unfortunately, some cyclists believe they are practicing safe cycling habits when they are actually putting themselves at risk. 1. Riding on the sidewalk Cycling on the sidewalk may seem safer,...
Getting doored can happen all of a sudden, wrecking your bike and injuring you. You cannot always see it coming, but with some planning ahead you can try to avoid the dreaded car door. While the California Bike Commission is asking the Legislature to allocate $2...
With its favorable weather conditions, California tends to get a lot of bikers out on its roads. Unfortunately, the increase in bicycle traffic often translates to an increase in bicycle crashes. In fact, such a large number of cyclists die in accidents across the...
In 2017, California passed a law defining an electric bicycle, as opposed to a motorcycle or a moped, and regulating access to existing bike infrastructure. This legislation may be partially responsible for the enormous surge in electric bicycles' popularity just five...
If you pay attention to changes in California bike laws, you may have heard of stop-as-yield or safety stop laws attempting to pass. While the passing of a safety stop bill failed in California for the time being, these laws stand in several other states. Safety stop...
If you ride your bike often, you must understand the risks. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported that in 2020 alone, about 39,000 bicyclists sustained injuries due to an accident in the United States. While these accidents are often because of negligent...
Over the past several years, electric bikes have seen a huge spike in popularity. According to a report by NPD Group, revenue from e-bike sales grew by 47% in the 12-month period between September 2020 and October 2021. Motorized bicycles make it easier for people of...
As people become increasingly more environmentally conscious, there are more and more bicyclists on the road. Most major cities have lanes specifically for cyclists. However, accidents still occur every day, and someone must be responsible for the resulting damages....
Different communities across Southern California and the rest of the nation have different rules when it comes to riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. Some communities outright ban doing so, while others discourage the practice. Others lack clear guidelines about whether...
Whether you ride a bicycle to work or cruise the roads for leisure, you may face several hazards along the way. Not only do you need to watch for opening doors and distracted drivers, but you must also be aware of unsafe road conditions. Knowing these common road...
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