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How Dangerous Is It To Ride A Bicycle In San Diego?

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

In May, CBS 8 in San Diego did a story for National Ride Your Bike to Work month asking how risky it is to ride a bike in San Diego. The bike path along State Route 56 (SR-56) was the focus of the story. Cyclist Dan Valentine mentioned how he came within five minutes of being hit head on while riding on the bike path that runs parallel to SR-56 when a car came barreling through the fence. Valentine’s incident was not an isolated one. In 2011, while riding on the same path, Nick Venuto, a 40-year-old father, was killed by an out of control SUV that blew through the same freeway fence. Dan Valentine believes the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), who is responsible for the fence, needs to fortify it with a guardrail. Still, just fortifying that one area is only part of what needs to be done…
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Injured In A San Diego Bicycle Accident?

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

San Diego is the second largest city in California, and its rolling mountains and gorgeous beaches and parks make it a popular destination for tourists and cyclists from all over. Popular cycling neighborhoods in San Diego include Mission Bay and Oceanside, and it is typical to see cyclists training for rides, the Olympics and Ironman competitions as well as casual cyclists enjoying beautiful Southern California. Mission Bay is a public aquatic park that is popular for residents and tourists. It is approximately 4,600 acres. Mission Bay has paved bike paths that wind around the bay, but strong ocean wind gusts can make for challenging rides for less experienced cyclists, although there are no hills. Mount Palomar is a hot spot for more advanced riders seeking a challenge. Cyclists ride 13 miles and 6,140 feet up the mountain to the Palomar Observatory, providing beautiful views of Route 76. Perhaps the best…
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Injured In A Scripps Ranch Bicycle Accident?

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

Scripps Ranch is a suburb in northeastern San Diego, named after settler E.W. Scripps who settled the region just south of Poway. Scripps Ranch is a scenic community that offers approximately 1,200 acres for fishermen, hikers, motorcyclists and bicyclists looking to enjoy sunny Southern California. Scripps Ranch is a perfect getaway for cyclists, offering trails through its parks and plenty of roads and neighborhoods to explore. Scripps Ranch holds an annual Fourth of July Run & Ride, which offers rides and runs for cyclists and runners of all levels of intensity and experience, including a 50-mile bike ride. Scripps Ranch is generally considered to be a safe community, but it is not free from bicycle accidents. Some of the roads through Scripps Ranch have marked bicycle lanes, but not all of them. Safety experts recommend that cyclists always ride defensively. Never assume that motorists can see you. Equip your bicycle…
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