Statistics indicate that almost 1,000 bicyclists lose their lives, and more than 130,000 are injured in accidents that happen on roads in America yearly. Bicycle-related injuries vary in severity based on how serious the crash is. While some bicycle accidents are avoidable, others are beyond your control. Discussed below are six common causes of bicycle accidents. Cause # … [Read more...]
New California Bike Safety Buffer Law
In an effort to make bicyclists safer on California roads, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1909 into law in September 2022 and it went into effect on January 1, 2023. This law requires motor vehicles to give bicyclists a larger safety buffer when passing them on the street, which in turn will ostensibly reduce the number of collisions between motor vehicles and … [Read more...]
Common Electric Bike Safety Regulations
Electric bicycle usage has become increasingly popular and with that popularity has come an increase in e-bike variety and regulations. In order to stay safe and find the right e-bike for your cycling needs, it's important to take the time to understand common e-bike classifications and regulations. Moving forward, this will help ensure your personal safety and enjoyment as an … [Read more...]
Types of Electric Bikes
Here's a guide to types of electric bikes! Although there is an almost dizzying number of different electric bikes, there are a limited number of types of electric bikes. You can begin your search for your ideal electric bike by narrowing down what type of electric bike you want. This will depend entirely on your priorities. That is, on what you want to do with your … [Read more...]
6 Endurance Training Tips for Cyclists
Endurance training in cycling refers to the process of building stamina, muscular endurance and aerobic capacity to help cyclists ride longer distances at a consistent pace. It involves a combination of low-intensity, long-distance rides and high-intensity interval training sessions using equipment like an electric city bike. This type of training helps cyclists improve … [Read more...]