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Los Angeles is not the most bike-friendly city. According to People for Bikes, it ranks 58 out of 104 large cities in the United States. However, you can still safely bike throughout the city if you understand the etiquette. One of the most difficult aspects of...
Residents of California and the rest of the United States are increasingly choosing larger cars and trucks over smaller sedans, and this spells big trouble for cyclists. These days, the most popular car in America has a hood as high as the roof on most sedans. When...
Despite being around for well over a century, electric bicycles are just starting to become popular in California and across the country. In fact, in 2018 alone, Americans bought more than 400,000 e-bikes, making them the fastest-growing segment of bicycles. If you...
When trying to get fit or stay in shape through cycling, it is important to take steps to ensure that you get your exercise without putting your body at risk. A good way to do that is to understand some of the most common injuries and issues that cyclists face, so you...
With hundreds of bicycle accidents happening every year, safety equipment should be a priority. A few essential items can mean the difference between a scrape and a trip to the hospital. Make sure that you have each of these items every time you go on a bike ride....
If you are an avid cyclist, you probably have some strong feelings about helmets. Still, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says riding helmets reduce the risks of both dying and suffering a serious brain injury in a cycling accident. After choosing a...
Many bicyclists will ride alongside motor vehicles on the road, either out of choice or because there is no decent second option. Between 2009 and 2018, the injuries involving cyclists have risen by a harrowing 30 percent, proving just how dangerous this choice often...
Commuting cyclists in California have laws and regulations to protect them when biking on the road, but what about recreational trail bikers? California law has many protections for landowners that stem from the state’s efforts to encourage owners of private property...
Broadly speaking, safe biking in Los Angeles (and everywhere) involves three important components: the state of biking infrastructure, the actions of bicyclists and the actions of drivers, Infrastructure includes biking laws, bike lanes, bike trails and additional...
California residents enjoy more favorable weather than cyclists who live in many other parts of the United States. This is among the many reasons bike travel is so popular statewide. However, with a high number of cyclists comes a high number of cyclist fatalities,...
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