Drivers and cyclists often come into conflict. Sometimes it's road rage. Sometimes it's a car accident. Sometimes cyclists feel unsafe and relate stories of near misses where it was clear that drivers did not take their safety seriously. There are many potential...
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Cement truck hits and injures cyclist
Cement trucks are among the heaviest vehicles on the road, and they pose an incredible risk when involved in accidents with other vehicles. On the other side of the coin, cyclists face some of the highest risks when struck by vehicles.Both of those issues came...
Sharing the road may reduce accidents
Bicycle and auto accidents occur quite frequently, and sometimes they have catastrophic results. While there are rules of the road to try to combat such events, it is still up to those on the road to implement them. While cyclists cannot control the actions of others,...
Cyclist deaths up 25 percent since 2010
While cycling to work or anywhere else can be a great way to burn calories and help reduce your carbon footprint, statistics show cycling is becoming an increasingly dangerous form of transportation, particularly in major cities. Vice reports that, across the nation,...
3 types of bike helmets: Choose the right one
You know that a bike helmet vastly increases your safety in the event of an accident. But what one do you choose? With thousands of options on the market, it can be a bit overwhelming.The best place to begin is by understanding that there are three main types to...
Reasons why a recumbent bike keeps you safe
If you have been mulling over the idea of riding a recumbent bike, one thing you may have been considering is just how safe you would be on the road. Does this type of relaxed ride offer any safety advantages over a traditional bike?It may. They are certainly at least...
Study finds that 1 in 5 cyclists does not wear a helmet
Helmets go a long way toward preventing fatalities and life-changing head injuries in a bike accident. They're the single most important piece of protective gear that any rider can wear.Even so, studies have found that a lot of people are not wearing them. In one...
How long until that broken wrist heals?
You get clipped by a car while riding your bike. The driver claims later that they never saw you. You absolutely saw them, though, as they turned right through the bike lane and knocked you to the pavement at about 20 miles per hour.While you did escape a major head...
Will the powered scooter program affect cyclists?
Over the last year, powered scooters have grown in popularity across the nation. The number of commuters opting for a scooter is increasing. However, with that change comes several safety concerns, spurring new regulations. In particular, the new scooter programs may...
Los Angeles’ deadly streets are targets for bicycle improvements
The 80 deadliest streets and intersections is not a new clip show or reality series. They are the target of the LA City Council in 2019. The Council is trying to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety after pedestrian deaths jumped by 82 percent between 2015-2017.The...


