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Most people know that cyclists face a higher rate of risk and danger on the road than any other motorist. But some situations can create increased hazards and hurdles even for already-plagued bicyclists. What are the most dangerous situations that cyclists face on the...
If you regularly ride on any of Los Angeles's congested roadways, you undoubtedly understand the risk turning cars pose to your personal safety. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the most common type of car-bike collision occurs...
Riding safely requires a lot of focus. Cyclists need to remain continuously attentive to both obvious and non-obvious dangers. Even experienced cyclists need to exercise good situational awareness. Keeping your focus can help you avoid a serious accident when you are...
Bicycling does not have to be a solo sport. A ride can be a social event, too. However, group rides can get tricky and even dangerous if even one person fails to follow safety rules and etiquette. Bicycling magazine provides these tips for riding bicycles safely in...
One of the most common injuries you might endure when in a bicycle accident is a broken collarbone. If you suffered a collarbone fracture due to a bicycle accident, you require immediate medical attention. According to Mayo Clinic, there are multiple treatment plans...
One minute your wheels are spinning along the ground and the next a vehicle crashes into you. Before you inspect your bike and ride away — or call for a ride — consider what you would do if you had been in a car rather than on a bike. Here are three tips that could...
Wearing a safety-rated riding helmet is one of the more effective ways to prevent a serious head injury when cycling in or around Los Angeles. In fact, in 55 studies overly a nearly 30-year period, helmet usage reduced head injury by 48% and serious head injury by...
You probably already know about most of the bike lanes and trails in your own neighborhood. However, the Los Angeles area has a lot more to offer. You can get to most parts of the city using protected bike lanes. You also have the right to share the right of way with...
With nothing but a helmet and pads between a bike rider and any obstacle they may encounter, striking something at speed can cause serious injury. When biking on city streets and in crowded areas, bikers run the risk of injury from getting hit by moving vehicles as...
Spinal cord injuries may bring to mind catastrophic car accidents involving high speeds for all parties. But the relatively lower speed of bicycling does not preclude the risk of them. According to a 2018 study by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons,...
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