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This Is Why It’s So Important for Cyclists to Follow California Bicycle Law

Posted on April 4, 2016 by bonnicilawgroup

A cyclist was severely injured recently in a bicycle accident in Escondido. Drivers are often dismissive of cyclists on the road, which can result in severe injury or even death, but according to authorities, that was not the case in this incident. Apparently, the cyclist who was injured had run a red light and was struck by a car which had been legally passing through the intersection. The cyclist was immediately taken to the medical center in serious condition. The extent of his injuries made it impossible for the cyclist to speak. In addition to running the red light, healthcare professionals at the hospital where the man was taken say that he had been drinking prior to getting on the bicycle, but it is unknown how much or if he had been impaired at the time of the accident. This unfortunate accident should serve as a reminder to cyclists that…
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5 Signs of Heart Trouble When Riding a Bike

Posted on March 28, 2016 by bonnicilawgroup

Eating healthy, riding your bike every day, and generally living a healthy lifestyle offer no guarantees that you will not suffer heart problems. Surely, you’ve heard at least one story of an active athlete or otherwise seemingly healthy person suffering an unexplainable heart attack. Every person should learn to recognize signs that may point to potential heart trouble when riding a bike. 5 Symptoms of Heart Trouble While Cycling Shortness of Breath – Any unexplained shortness of breath could be a sign that you need to get checked out. If your breathing feels different than what it normally does at a certain exertion level, you may just be developing a cold, but don’t ignore it. Chest Pain – Many men and women who have suffered a heart attack have told doctors that they experienced chest pain for some time prior to the attack, but ignored it thinking it didn’t mean…
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Is Davis the Top City in the US for Bicycling?

Posted on March 21, 2016 by bonnicilawgroup

The League of American Bicyclists has named the California town of Davis the top city in the US for bicycling every year since 2005, according to the Portland Press Herald. Davis, which has a population of approximately 67,000, is a college town that built its first bike path in 1967. Since then, Davis has continued to grow and foster its cycling community. As a result, even though under 1 percent of US citizens rode their bikes to work in 2014, in Davis, 23 percent of residents commuted to work via bicycle in 2014. What Makes Davis the Top City in the US for Bicycling? Davis has been on the forefront of innovations to improve convenience and safety for bicyclists for decades. The city and the University of California, Davis have been working together regarding bicycle safety since the 1960s when the school made expansions to its campus to make it…
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