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Can a San Diego Bicycle Committee Make Our Streets Safer?

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

San Diego leaders have agreed to make the San Diego Bicycle Advisory Committee permanent. The SDBAC is a team of nine community leaders who advise the city government on the creation of the Cycling Master Plan. The program started as a 5-year plan with the goal of making the city more cycling friendly. By some measures, the program has worked. The city has collaborated with local citizens to create a bicycle network, so that riders of different skill levels throughout San Diego can safely and comfortably get around without a car. The plan was scheduled to conclude this year, but the city council has decided to continue the San Diego bicycle committee. What Can a Bicycle Committee Do to Improve Safety? As we discussed in our blog last week, the right city planning can have a massive impact on bicycle safety. Factors like protected bike lanes tend to increase the…
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What You Need to Know about Cycling in the City

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Cycling in the city can be a scary and challenging thing when you are first getting started. Once you get the hang of it though, it is a fun way to save money, get where you are going and stay in shape. Here’s a look at how to tackle the safety challenges of urban cycling, so you can ride without fear. How to Stay Safe Cycling in the City Surviving traffic jams: If you are used to having plenty of free space to ride in, it might be scary the first time you encounter a traffic jam. Traffic congestion presents unique safety challenges. You are more likely to get hit by a car door while you are passing, for example. Understand that you don’t have to sit in traffic like a car would. You can usually avoid traffic by riding along the side of the road or in a bike…
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How to Build Strong Joints for Cycling

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Having strong legs isn’t going to be enough if you don’t build the strong joints to support them. Cycling can be a demanding sport. If you are going to push yourself regularly, it pays to strengthen your knees and other joints to help you endure all the pressures. Staying active and going for regular rides will help, but that isn’t enough by itself. Here’s a look at how to make your joints solid and healthy. How to Build Strong Joints for Cycling Always warm up: The type of tissue in your joints doesn’t get a lot of blood flow, which means these areas can sometimes become brittle and stiff. Getting the blood pumping before you push yourself will make a big difference in how much stress your joints will be able to handle. Never skip your stretch or warm up. Ten minutes of pre-workout can seriously decrease your chances of…
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