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Gather Your Torches! Daylight Savings Ends and California Nighttime Cycling Laws

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

Daylight savings time will be coming to an end soon. Remember to reset your clocks on November 1 and prepare for an earlier sunset. It’s also a decent time for a quick refresher on California nighttime cycling laws as many of us will be riding in the dark soon. California law requires that any cyclist riding after sunset be on a bike that is equipped with the following: A lamp emitting a white light that, while the bicycle is in motion, illuminates the highway, sidewalk, or bikeway in front of the bicyclist and is visible from a distance of 300 feet in front and from the sides of the bicycle. A lamp or lamp combination, emitting a white light, attached to the operator and visible from a distance of 300 feet in front and from the sides of the bicycle, may be used in lieu of the lamp on the…
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Tips for Buying a New Bicycle

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

So you’ve decided to invest in a new bicycle, but it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the number of options available to you. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your ride or are just starting out, buying a new bicycle can be easy as one, two, three. One – Decide what kind of bicycle sounds most suited to your needs. A road bike is typically lighter and has skinny, smooth tires and a curved handlebar. These bikes are good for anyone looking for speed on pavement. Mountain bikes have wider, treaded tires and suspension system for absorbing the shock of a rough ride. A hybrid bicycle offers the best of both worlds. It allows for smooth riding on pavement, with a more comfortable sitting up position, and is equipped to handle some mild off-roading such as dirt paths. Commuter bikes are becoming increasingly stylish workhorses in the cycling community. They are…
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How to Put Together an Epic Group Ride

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

Regular cyclists love nothing more than a great group ride. A fun day of riding with good friends is an excursion that everyone remembers. The prospect of putting together an epic group ride may seem like a daunting task, but it can be super simple and totally worth thinking about. Plan the ride around the stop. The entire ride will be described as either awful or epic depending on the stop(s). A popular option is food. Everyone loves food. Pick a place to stop and eat a great lunch that has a good view, good food, or some new niche place everyone wants to try because it’s located somewhere past grandmother’s house over the hills and through the woods. A good stop will make any ride worth it. Let everyone know what they’re getting into ahead of time. If you are the type who loves to keep people in the…
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