1. The Basics: Store your bike inside if you can. While bike theft is a concern when you live in a city, the elements will wear your bike even when you're not on it. Damp conditions can rust your chain, and dry, dusty conditions can wear down o-rings and cause them to crack and break. Don't ever use ...
Resolve to be a Safer Driver by Being More Aware
One of the most common reasons for vehicle-bicycle collisions is visibility. Often, motorists report “I didn’t see them,” after being involved in a crash with a cyclist. Put these New Year’s resolutions into action for 2018 and help prevent potentially fatal or serious collisions. Resolution #1: ...
Wipers On? Head Lights On! It’s the Law.
During these seasonal storms, driving with both your headlights and your windshield wipers isn’t just a good idea, it’s the law. It doesn’t matter what kind of vehicle you drive; you need to observe this law. Since 2005, the California Vehicle Code states that motorists are required to turn on ...
Turn Around, Don’t Drown
Turn Around Don't Drown® Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water. Many drivers over ...
Tips for Driving in Rainy Weather
For many, driving in the rain is a daunting task, and no wonder – rain not only reduces visibility, but also the amount of grip your car has on the road, increasing stopping distances. And with this year's predicted strong El Niño season , the wet season will be worse and more dangerous than ...
