May is National Bicycle Safety Month, which means that the California Highway Patrol is issuing its annual reminder to the public that they need to “share the road.” Let’s hope that everyone gets the message. Even though bicycling and walking are more popular than...
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Speeders are making California’s roads more dangerous for cyclists and others
With many people working at home these days, the streets have been emptier than normal -- and some folks are taking the opportunity to turn their cars into hot rods. California has seen a massive uptick in the number of speeding tickets being issued to drivers who...
Keep your kids safe when biking
If you love to ride a bike, then the chances are good that you make it a family activity. Learning to ride a bike is a rite of passage that can be enjoyable for the whole family. It also allows your child to finally be big enough to ride his or her own bike when you...
Are you really all that safe riding in a bicycle lane?
If you are like most bicyclists, you probably think that you are safer riding in a bike lane than you are when riding down a street that does not have one. Unfortunately, this perception represents a flawed one and could be completely untrue according to the results...
Expect to share bike lanes and paths with more newbies this year
Southern California is a bicyclist's dream. The weather is typically mild enough to allow for safe cycling all year round. Even those who want to commute to work can typically do so in months where other people will be stuck inside. Every year, the warmer seasons...
California bike deaths reach a concerning high
Cycling fatalities have not been this high in decades. They recently hit a 25-year high in California, exposing just how dangerous things have gotten for cyclists all over the state. Just how high are they? Recent reports put them at 3.9 deaths in cycling accidents...
Biking safety: Why barriers matter
You’ve probably been on the road before when a car has come far too close to you. You’re riding your bike where you’re supposed to be: In a bike lane. Despite that, other vehicles just don’t give you enough room. One solution to this problem is to create bike lane...
Why drinking and riding your bicycle is not a good idea
You may think riding your bicycle after a few drinks is no big deal. You may feel good that you decide to take the bike rather than drink and drive. However, is drinking and biking really a good idea? Is it legal to drink and ride your bicycle? If cycling in Los...
Los Angeles continues to pose significant danger to cyclists
Across the nation, people are choosing bicycles over motor vehicles for their daily commutes. The benefits of this mode of transport are nearly endless. Cycling reduces pollution, it promotes fitness in American citizens and it has great potential to reduce dangerous...
Commuting on your bicycle? Follow these safety tips
A growing number of people are ditching their vehicle for commuting purposes and instead relying on their bicycle. The benefits of doing so run deep, ranging from time savings to more exercise to ecological sustainability. However, before you decide to commute on your...


