CALIFORNIA BICYCLE NEWS AND CYCLING SAFETY TIPS BLOG

In our previous blog posts, we have discussed numerous ways that cyclists can avoid accidents and the injuries associated with them, but now we want to venture out into the world of tomorrow and talk about how technology will contribute to cycling safety in the near future. Car companies are launching new versions of smart cars every year, some of which can drive themselves and avoid obstacles that include trains, pedestrians and cyclists. For those of us who cannot afford robotic vehicles yet, auto manufacturers are beginning to find cost efficient ways to include collision-warning systems capable of warning drivers that a cyclist is in close vicinity. For example, one prominent luxury auto manufacturer has installed a warning system called Bike Sense, which will use lights, sounds and vibrations on the car seat to warn drivers of nearby obstacles. When a driver attempts to open a door in front of…
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After almost losing his life to a cycling accident last summer, a San Diego man has made a public statement thanking the YMCA for helping aide in his recovery. Juan Vinolo was riding with a group of 20 people when a driver under the influence of methamphetamine and alcohol rounded a blind corner, hitting Carlos and critically injuring him. The aftermath of the accident was a grisly scene, leaving Juan with a punctured lung, a lost kidney, dislocated shoulder and broken ribs. Worst of all, the accident paralyzed Juan from the chest down. According to police, the impaired driver of the car that hit Juan also hit 10 other cyclists. After hitting the group, she exited her car and started behaving erratically. She was taken to the hospital when police found a bag of methamphetamine. Several hearings have been delayed until the mental competency of the woman can be assessed….
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