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Set Some New Goals for the Return of Bike Season!

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Spring is officially here, which means it’s the return of our favorite season; bike season! Between the lengthened days and the warmer weather, springtime really is the best time for cyclists. Just like when New Year’s Day rolls around, it’s time to make some resolutions. Setting Yourself New Cycling Goals As with anything you do, the aim should be to improve yourself. What better way to do that than to set yourself some new goals? Push Farther – Whatever distance you are riding each day, week, month, or whatever, try to push yourself to go farther. If you ride a mile a day, go one and a quarter next week; then one and a half, and so on. Start Commuting – If you don’t already, start commuting to work occasionally. Start out by picking one day a week when you will ride you bike to work, then you may decide…
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How Can I Ride My Bicycle Safely at Night?

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

The Los Angeles Times recently ran a story about the Laemmle Charitable Foundation’s Operation Firefly, which is designed to educate cyclists on how to bicycle safely at night. Operation Firefly, which occurs annually from November to March, sets up pop up events at night throughout Los Angeles, where volunteers provide bike lights and information concerning nighttime bicycling safety to area cyclists. What Do I Need to Do to Ride My Bicycle Safely at Night? According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data gathered in 2013, 56 percent of fatal bicycle accidents in the US that year occurred sometime between 3 p.m. and 12 a.m. Honestly, it is just logic. The fact is that cyclists sometimes escape a driver’s view when it is daylight outside, so it is natural that once it is dark, it would become even more difficult for drivers to see cyclists. Therefore, for their own safety, cyclists…
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How Do I Treat the Most Common Bicycle Injuries At Home?

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

As an avid cyclist himself, San Diego bicycle accident attorney Fred Dudek understands both the joys of cycling and the pain that a bike accident injury can cause a cyclist. Therefore, something he learned early on is how to treat common bicycle injuries at home. While treating common bicycle injuries at home is a skill that cyclists should know, at-home treatment is not meant as a replacement for regular doctor visits, seeking medical attention following a bike accident or having a physician examine a recurring bicycle injury. At-home bike injury treatment is just an option cyclists can take advantage of between doctor visits for treating minor injuries and nagging aches and pains that are the result of cycling on a regular basis. How Do I Treat Common Bicycle Injuries at Home? Common bicycle injuries and at-home treatment options: Cuts – For deep cuts, you should seek medical attention. However, shallow…
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