Yesterday, a member of our cycling community was taken too early. A female, age 70, was riding her bike in Irvine near the intersection of...
Bike Safety
Are You Protected?
Last week, my bike was stolen from my garage. Unfortunately, this is a sign of the times. According to the police, my garage was not the...
Why Every Cyclist Needs Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
You may think, as a cyclist, if your bicycle is not listed under your automobile insurance policy then there is no insurance coverage for...
Safety Tips For Riding In The Tour De Palm Springs And Other Epic Rides
The Tour de Palm Springs is only a few days away, so before we all get on our bikes to enjoy one of California’s most iconic rides, we...
4 Reasons All Cyclists Should Have Front- And Rear-facing Cameras
Riding with cameras on your bicycle is helpful for many reasons and necessary for your protection. Here we’ll take a closer look at the...
Cycling At Night: The Risks And How To Protect Yourself
If you’re like me, you enjoy the less cluttered roads, cooler temperatures, and peace of riding your bike at night. Many times, it even...
Top 6 Things We Do To Keep Safe While Riding Our Bike
We at Bike Legal are so excited to be a part of Phil’s Cookie Fondo, as their exclusive legal sponsor. Here are some safety tips that I...
Unsafe Streets Have High Costs For Its Cyclists
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...
The Danger Of Grates To Cyclists And The Path To Safer Bike Lanes
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,...
Has Modern Vehicle Technology Helped Improve Cycling Safety?
We’ve all seen and heard about the advances being made in vehicle tech, from the semi-autonomous Uber to the strides made by Tesla. But...
10 New Bike Safety Items Revealed
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...
A Push For Cyclist Safety: The Three Feet Safety Act
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....
2 Steps To Help Put A Stop To The Buttdart “Game”
Many of you, like us, were outraged at the recent Butt Dart “game” started by Chad Stewart Towersey through videos he shares on his social...
5 “Must-Do’s” If You Witness A Cycling Accident
You’re driving down the road, and you see several cyclists in your peripheral vision. You are aware of them and continue down the road...
Butt Dart — A Step Backward For Cyclist Safety In The Oc
A “game” has started in California where people pretend to shoot cyclists with their hand positioned like a gun while yelling “Butt Dart.”...
Why Wearing A Helmet Matters
When heading out to ride, you may look at your helmet and wonder if you really need it. According to the CDC, millions of...
9 Hand Signals You Need To Know For Group Riding
For any group of cyclists, one of the most important safety measures will be knowing and using the proper hand signals when you are on the...
Tips On How To Prevent A Flat Tire
Regular maintenance and inspections are key to extending the life of your bike's tires. Unfortunately, flats are inevitable. Don’t...