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...
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Essential safety gear for bicyclists
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....
Are you accidentally making your helmet less effective?
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...
What are some winter bike safety threats?
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...
Trail bikers and premises liability in California
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...
Biking infrastructure enhances biker safety
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 among top 10 states for cyclist fatalities
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,...
3 tips for biking safely in traffic
Bicycling is an effective way to commute, get exercise and enjoy yourself. But every time you go out on a ride, you put yourself at risk of getting in a serious accident and sustaining injuries, especially if riding in traffic. According to the National Highway...
Statistics on age and bicycle accidents
Whether you worry about the safety of your child when they ride their bicycle or you are an older adult concerned about your safety when biking, it is crucial to go over statistics regarding age and bicycle accidents. Every year, bike accidents claim many lives and...
Are stop-as-yield laws good for cyclists?
If you ride your bike to work or school every day, you undoubtedly have come upon at least one stop sign where coming to a complete sign makes very little sense. After all, you can see oncoming traffic and know when it is safe to proceed. You also regularly see cars...


