Dooring remains one of the most common and preventable causes of bicycle injuries in California. This is especially problematic in dense urban areas where cyclists ride alongside parked vehicles. California law is clear about who bears responsibility when a driver or...
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Are cyclists required to wear helmets in California?
California is a paradise for cyclists, offering everything from scenic coastal highways to bustling city bike lanes. With the beautiful weather, it is no surprise that so many people choose two wheels for their commute or exercise. However, there is often confusion...
Common injuries after a biking accident
Riding a bicycle is a great way to stay active and get around town, especially in nice weather. However, sharing the road with cars and trucks comes with serious risks. When a vehicle hits a cyclist, the cyclist almost always takes the brunt of the impact....
How your bike tech becomes crash evidence
How your bike tech becomes crash evidence Cycling in California can be a fantastic way to sightsee, until a car suddenly hits you. Unfortunately, the driver blames you for the accident and demands compensation for their damages. Experiencing this scenario can be...
The end of DST brings extra risks for bicyclists
As Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends, everyone who navigates Los Angeles area roads and freeways needs a bit of time to adjust to the added hour of darkness in the early evening and the additional early morning sunlight – even as the hours of daylight continue to...
Is it better to ride single file or two abreast on a bike?
Trying to stay safe is an eternal battle for anyone who likes to ride a bicycle. One of the things that can affect this is how you position yourself when out riding with others on stretches of road where you share the lane with motorists. You’ll often see cyclists...
What if a dog causes a bicycle crash?
You are happily riding along on your bicycle, thinking how much nicer it is than being stuck inside a car. Then a dog appears from out of nowhere and comes flying at you, causing you to crash. It might be that the dog came directly toward your leg, and you lost...
Is it dangerous to put a camera on your bicycle helmet?
You may have noticed that many cyclists have cameras attached to their helmets. Some do this because they want to record footage of themselves flying down the trails. However, some are not doing it for entertainment. They are doing it because they believe it will keep...
What can be done to reduce the danger of trucks to cyclists?
Trucks are a big concern as a cyclist. While you may find routes available that allow you to avoid them much of the time, sometimes sharing the road with them is necessary. It’s best to assume that you are invisible to them, even though the truck drivers should be...
Airbags for cyclists? How does that work?
If you are a cyclist trying to increase your safety, then you may have come across mention of airbag vests. You probably know how airbags work when inside a vehicle, but you might not understand how that concept will transfer to your safety when you're on a bicycle. ...


