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Dudek Law Firm is a California based law firm that defends the victims of car, truck, bicycle, and motorcycle accidents.

California Bicycle Law Places New Restrictions on Cyclists

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

A new California bicycle law that recently went into effect requires cyclists to do what many say they have been doing all along. Now, bicycles, similar to any other slow moving vehicle, will be required to pull over to the far right of the road when traffic begins to get backed up behind them. The law went into effect at the start of this year, but tons of riders assumed it was a rule before that. “Sharing the road goes both ways,” said Gary Helfrich, executive director of the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition. “We always teach in bike safety classes [pulling over for traffic is] how to behave anyway.” However, Helfrich and other officials are quick to remind motorists that cyclists are not required in any way to put themselves in danger. Drivers should not be expecting riders to pull over before they feel it is safe. Same as with…
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How to Get Someone to Start Cycling with You

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

You know what they say, “misery loves company.” It’s the same with cyclists… but cycling isn’t miserable, we promise! So, since cycling is so refreshing, healthy, and downright fun, why is it so hard to get someone to start cycling with you? It’s because people are not really sure what they are getting into. They may believe that cycling is harder than it is, so it’s our job to show them otherwise. Here’s how to do it. Show How Easy Cycling Is – Cycling is really only hard if you turn it into a race, or if your saddle is set too low, or if your tires are too soft, or if your bike is a rusty old bucket. Otherwise, it shouldn’t be hard at all. Set a Goal – Many people don’t want to start cycling because they don’t know exactly what they are signing up for, so lay…
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5 Ways to Become a Better Cyclist

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

We all want to be better at something. If that something is spelunking, then we probably won’t be a lot of help. However, if you want to become a better cyclist, then read on for tips and tactics for becoming better, faster, stronger. Get Started – The longer you put it off, the longer it’s going to take to get better. The trick is to get motivated and get going. Don’t think, just ride. Ride every day. Ride longer. Ride harder. Make a conscious effort to get on the bike and start pedaling. Use Time Wisely – Not everyone has a half-day to spend riding, but if you do, we suggest a long ride at a normal pace to promote overall cycling fitness. For those that only have a half hour, quality over quantity. Try to push yourself hard and set a personal record. Prepare Mentally – It’s important that…
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