bicycle safety
Bicyclist Ethan Boyes hit and killed by a car
Ethan Boyes, a renowned cyclist known for his record-breaking performances, met with a tragic end at the age of 44. He was hit and killed by a car while riding his bike in San Francisco, which came as a shock to the cycling community and his loved ones. Boyes was an experienced cyclist who had…
Read MoreSurveillance footage reveals that drivers are deliberately “dooring” bicyclists in Oakland
Cyclist groups in Oakland, Berkeley, and Emeryville claim drivers are deliberately targeting their members. Some cyclists reported being hit or nearly hit, and surveillance video shows a car opening its passenger door to hit two riders. Around 14 people reported being targeted, and eight were injured, with two hospitalized. The incidents occurred during a bike…
Read MoreBicycle Accident Injuries
Since bicyclists are the least protected during an impact with a vehicle, even a small accident can cause major injuries, if not death. Besides a helmet, there are very few options to protect bicyclists from other bodily injuries. Most of the time, bicyclists are wearing street clothes, biker shorts or bibs. They are no match…
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