With 2019 here, it’s time to take a look at some of the new laws which will affect California cyclists. From fix-it tickets for minors who don’t wear their helmets to helmets no longer being needed on motorized scooters, here’s what you should know. Helmet Fix-it Tickets: Assembly Bill 3077 adds a new consequence for [...]
Whenever you head out on the road on your bike, you face risks. While some of those are inevitable, others can be prevented or, at least, reduced. During our bike safety talk last month, several questions came up about street and highway codes, specifically relating to grates in the bike lane. Unfortunately, many of the [...]
May is National Bike Month, the perfect time to celebrate the sport we know and love. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists and is an opportunity to showcase bike safety and the benefits of bicycling, while encouraging people to give it a try. As communities from coast [...]
Summary of L.A. Times report A $7.5 million settlement was awarded last year to prior-cyclist William Yao. He was riding in the bike lane on Reseda Boulevard, which was installed despite the roadway being broken (it has an F-rating). The city had received many complaints about the road prior to the accident but never took [...]
Many of the laws about operating bikes in California are based on common sense. However, there still may be some you aren’t aware of, as new regulations are continuously proposed and passed. Further, some of the old ones aren’t talked about much. Being so, here is a refresher to make sure you’re up to speed, [...]
Our community of cyclists shares a passion for riding, but it’s important to recognize the risks we face every time we head out on the road. The good news is, there’s lots of new technology that can help to minimize those risks. As we kick off a new year, it’s a great time to highlight [...]
Bike lanes are meant to give cyclists dedicated space that helps to protect their safety as well as the safety of pedestrians and motorists. However, there are some instances where the lanes leave you wondering what in the world the designers were thinking! Here’s a look at the bad and the ugly, followed by some [...]
When the Santa Ana Trail (SART) was established in 1977, the original purpose was to provide the community with a designated National Recreational Trail that enabled pollution-free commuting. It became a popular route for cyclists, runners, bird watchers, and other people who enjoy the outdoors. Now, the 30-mile trail has been occupied by a growing [...]
September 20, 2017 - Mark Strohman, Avid Cyclist As cyclists in Southern California, we are all aware of the law mandating that drivers give us at least three feet of space when passing. However, many drivers seem to be unaware or unconcerned about the rule. There is not a single day out on my bike [...]
As cyclists, we can’t help but wonder if the new driverless cars will help or hurt us out on the road. While we currently face dangers posed by distracted, angry, and ignorant human drivers (ahem, the recent buttdart ordeal), how reliable are self-driving vehicles? Will they create safer roads or increase the level of risk? [...]