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...
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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. ...
What is the best way to transport children by bicycle?
Many families are ditching their cars and turning to bicycles to get around. There are huge advantages to this, even if you only do so for some journeys while keeping a car for others. One issue that can puzzle parents, however, is, "What is the safest way to...
Some brain injuries can get worse after a bicycle accident
Head injuries and brain injuries are always a possibility if you are involved in a bicycle accident. Wearing a helmet can certainly help. But if you get struck by a car, even the best helmet in the world does not guarantee that you will not have a TBI. One important...
Bike tech that can keep you safer
While riding a bike offers you freedom and convenience, it also comes with risks, especially in busy city traffic or low-light conditions. Fortunately, with the rise of smart technology, biking is becoming safer and smarter. Whether cycling for fun, commuting or...


