2013

A company called CLOSCA Helmets has taken to Kickstarter in a bid to secure funding for a collapsible bicycle helmet.  After wondering why so many people seemingly opted not to wear bike helmets when they take to the roads, the company came to the conclusion that things might be better if storage was easier.  To… read more

Prompted by a recent injury in Santa Fe, a new article out of New Mexico seeks to raise awareness about the importance of bicycle safety.  The report points out that American cyclists are far more susceptible to injury than are cyclists in other regions.  Estimates peg the chances of a fatality at three times as… read more

With beautiful summer weather nearly upon California, many people might think about switching to a bicycle for their commute.  Still others might take to their bikes on a regular basis just for recreational purposes.  But no matter why you hop onto the bike, you have to ensure safety when you head out.  To that end,… read more

It’s one of those inventions that once you hear about it you wonder how it hasn’t come onto the market already:  a startup company based in Estonia is developing a system that automatically turns bike lights on and off based off of the environment. The proposal from Velodroom which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter… read more

Officials with the city of Santa Monica, California are largely pleased with the area’s recent efforts to improve the safety of roads for cyclists.  A Bike Action Plan put together in 2010 sought to lay groundwork for the installation of bike lanes and other safety measures throughout the city, and the plan seems to be… read more

Bicyclists can have it pretty rough, especially on busy Southern California roads.  In Los Angeles, drivers tend to get so focused on making it through the gridlock to get to their destination that they fail to take into account the rights of cyclists, who don’t have nearly the same protection that an individual in a… read more

Given that May has been designated as National Bicycle Safety Month, there’s perhaps no better time to get your child more invested in wearing a helmet every time they head out on two wheels.  To make sure that your kids are properly protected, consider some valuable tips from Safe Kids and the Bicycle Helmet Safety… read more

Just under 1,000 Bicycle Forks under the Surly Pugsley brand have been recalled by the Bloomington, Minnesota-based Surly Bikes.  Each of the affected bike forks would have been available online and across the country between May of last year and this past February.  By themselves, they cost $100, but if attached to a bike, said… read more

With May’s dual designation as Bicycle Safety and Motorcycle Safety Month, we’re seeing a lot of agencies roll out tips geared toward one of the two conveyances.  Today, we thought we’d relate some bicycle safety tips from the Missouri Highway Patrol. The first thing emphasized is the idea that bikes are required to adhere to… read more

Cyclists have a lot to worry about on the road.  Inattentive drivers are commonplace, individuals might fling their doors open right as you’re coasting past a vehicle, and other reckless automobile operators might simply ignore your right of way in certain circumstances.  Although you can take steps to limit your danger (wearing a helmet, increasing… read more

Los Angeles was recently the site of a CicLAvia event that aimed to spread awareness about bike safety and give cyclists the chance to have the roads to themselves without fear of being struck by a motor vehicle.  But that event’s over, which means cyclists must bring their full awareness back to safety. Recently, the… read more

Yesterday found cyclists flocking to the Los Angeles area in droves to participate in a CicLAvia event. Participants were able to navigate often treacherous California roads without having to worry about being struck by a motor vehicle. But as a new article in the Los Angeles Times points out, not having to worry about motor… read more