When you ride your bike, you already know that you need to be paying attention to the road and what’s happening around you. You know to look out for potholes and uneven surfaces, as well as vehicles, pedestrians and other cyclists. Something you also need to be...
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Lawmakers eye change to parking laws that include bicycle parking
Cycling enthusiasts and activists have made substantial progress in turning California into a safer place for bicycles and motor vehicles to share the road. While there's still a long way to go, cycling is a form of transportation that continues to gain momentum and...
Buying your first bike (or first in a while)? Follow these tips
Whether you’ve never ridden a bike before or you want to pick up the habit again as an adult, buying the right bike can be a challenge. Here are some tips that you can use to make the process easier: Figure out where you plan to ride. The type of bike you'd buy to...
Bike safer! Get where you’re going with these tips
With the sunny weather and warm temperatures, it's a busy time of year for cyclists who are looking to get out and ride. However, with more people traveling to California, there is a heightened risk of a collision. As a cyclist, your goal should be to make yourself as...
How to spot road rage from behind your handlebars
Many drivers have trouble controlling their emotions. In fact, according to a recent study, more than 80% of motorists report experiencing some type of road rage regularly. If you encounter an angry driver when you are riding your bicycle, your life could be in...
Why is riding on the sidewalk less safe?
While children often learn to ride their bikes on the sidewalk, that does not mean it's always a wise place for adults to bike. The reality is that riding on the sidewalk is much more dangerous than riding on the road. This fact may seem counterintuitive, especially...
How to protect against a dooring accident
As a bicyclist, you understand the importance of keeping close tabs on motor vehicles that are in motion. However, this doesn’t mean you can overlook the potential danger of those that are already parked. Dooring accidents are a real concern. If someone opens a car...
Celebrate National Bicycle Safety Month in California with care
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...
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...


