Many folks in the San Diego area know that riding a bike is a great way to enjoy the beautiful SoCal weather. Also, many of those same folks know the term “road rash” and yes, it’s as nasty as it sounds. In fact, some of the most gruesome cycling injuries involve road rash.
Learn More About San Diego Bicycle Road Rash Injuries
For those who bike or walk to work in San Diego, get ready for some big changes. City leaders released a draft of their Downtown Mobility Plan last month and it is being hailed as a “game changer” by advocate groups. The city plans to spend upwards of $64 million in an effort to make […]
Learn More About Walk The Walk – San Diego Betting Big On Bikes and Pedestrians
National City residents live in the perfect place for bicycling. We’ve got over 300 days of sunshine each year and miles of dedicated bike paths. But, anyone who bicycles on a regular basis knows that sharing the road with cars and trucks is dangerous. Unfortunately, bike riders are constantly at risk of suffering a serious, […]
Learn More About 3 Common National City Bike Accident Injuries
El Cajon is a lovely place to ride your bike any time of year. Whether you ride as part of your commute, or you bike for exercise, it is important that you practice safe riding habits. Always be on the lookout for drivers who aren’t paying attention to bicyclists. Even though you can’t prevent every […]
Learn More About El Cajon Bike Safety Tips
Riding your bicycle is a healthy and fun way to get around San Diego. However, bicycle accidents are relatively common and they often result in serious injuries. If you plan on riding for exercise or as part of your daily commute, it is important for you to practice safe riding habits, and to keep an […]
Learn More About Tips to Avoid Bicycle Accidents and Injuries In San Diego
Carlsbad is a great city to live in if you love riding a bike. There are about 50 miles of bike trails in Carlsbad including the 6-mile Aviara Trail, the three-mile unpaved Hosp Grove Trail and the four miles of trails in the Rancho La Costa Preserve. There are also ample opportunities to ride on […]
Learn More About Safety Tips for Carlsbad Bicyclists
As an avid bicyclist in San Diego, you have probably had a few too many close calls where a car whizzed past you only a hair’s breadth away. Up until September 22, this behavior, although clearly dangerous, was not exactly illegal – state law previously expected motorists to keep a “safe distance” when passing a […]
Learn More About 3-Foot Bicycle Buffer Zone in Effect in California
With more than half of the U.S. population living within a five-mile radius of their workplaces, the American League of American Bicyclists believes it makes sense for more Americans to commute to work via bicycle. That’s why the association has been emphasizing the benefits of biking to work since it began sponsoring National Bike Month […]
Learn More About May is National Bike Month
In September 2013, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a new “three-foot rule” that now legally requires all motorists in California to drive at least 36 inches (equivalent to three feet) away when passing a bicyclist. If it is impossible to stay at least three feet away, drivers must slow down to a safe and reasonable […]
Learn More About California Governor Protects Bicyclists with Three Feet for Safety Act
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was involved in a bicycle accident on July 17‚ 2010‚ along Venice Boulevard between Hervey and Hargis streets in the Mid-City area of Los Angeles at around 6:50 p.m. The accident reportedly happened when an unidentified taxi cab pulled out in front of the Mayor‚ forcing him to slam on […]
Learn More About Los Angeles Bicycle Accident Sends Mayor to Surgery