Bicycle Accidents

As the warmer spring weather arrives, many people are choosing to swap their regular commute for cycling. Cycling is a great way to get outside, get more exercise, and avoid rush hour traffic, but it can also be very dangerous. In Canada, an average of 7,500 people are injured while cycling each year. In order to decrease the risk of a cycling accident, take the following steps. Bicycle...

When riding, a cyclist is expected to obey the same laws as other road users. In the event that there is a designated bike lane, cyclists are obligated to use this dedicated space.“Using a Bike Lane Properly”Cyclists must confine themselves to dedicated bike lanes when available, and vehicles must yield to...

Dooring and Bicycle Safety“Dooring” is the act of opening the door of a parked car into the path of cyclists and other traffic when it is not safe to do so. This is a major risk to cyclists, who are commonly injured by running into car doors that are unexpectedly opened into the road. In an effort to promote...

In the wake of the global pandemic, many people are looking for ways to avoid crowded public transportation and are looking to the bicycle as their new go-to way to get around. Cycling is a great, environmentally-friendly, socially distancing way to get to where you need to go, but it can also lead to road...

Vancouver is a very cyclist-friendly city with more and more bike lanes and bicycle share programs available. These share programs are convenient and allow people to pick up bikes all over the city and ride them to wherever they need to go. When you are using a bicycle share program, you are assuming...

If you are recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) such as a concussion, you need to focus on self care now more than ever. There are a number of things you can do to help speed along the healing process.First and foremost, if you think you may have a brain injury, go to a healthcare provider to get...

If you are focusing on your phone while walking–whether that means texting, reading email, playing games, watching videos, or listening to music, you are more likely to be involved in a pedestrian accident.   Is Distracted Walking Illegal? There are no laws against distracted walking here in...

If you are a cyclist, it is important to be aware of what to do if you are ever in an accident. If you get into an accident, you may be eligible for compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Being in an accident can be an overwhelming and difficult circumstance and knowing what to do is...

8 Winter Cycling Safety Tips Just because winter is here doesn’t mean you have to put away the bicycle for the whole season. It does, however, mean that you need to take extra safety precautions to accommodate for slippery conditions and reduced visibility. Reduce Tire Pressure Let a little bit of air out of...

British Columbia has been recognized for some of the best and worst bicycling conditions in Canada. We have many opportunities with our beautiful vistas and mild Lower Mainland climate for cycling for fun, exercise, or the daily commute to and from work.  Unfortunately, weather, poorly designed roads, motor...