Bike Injury
Washington’s Vulnerable Road User Law: What Cyclists Need to Know
In Washington State, sharing the road is the law. That’s true whether you’re driving a car or riding a bike. However, because cyclists are among the most vulnerable, Washington’s “Vulnerable Road User” law offers special protections. If you’re a cyclist navigating urban streets or Washington’s rural roads, this law was designed with your safety in…
Read MoreCheck Out Vancouver, WA’s New Bike Garden!
A new bike garden is coming to the Vancouver, WA area. The project is nearly complete and set to officially open on June 8, 2024. This initiative provides young and beginner bicyclists with a safe place to learn how to repair, build, maintain, and ride their bicycles. According to the City of Vancouver website, the…
Read MoreInjured While Delivering Food on Your Bike?
In Vancouver, WA, and Portland, OR, many individuals make a living as bike couriers who deliver food orders. Unfortunately, other motorists often do not always respect bicycle riders and couriers, and sometimes become agitated by their presence on the roadways, leading to aggression, road rage, and catastrophic accidents. If you were recently injured while delivering…
Read MoreCan Watching Videos Train Drivers to Be More Careful Around Bicycles?
Vancouver, WA has some cool bike trails. Some are paved, and some are more rugged – but all of them offer a chance to (literally) stretch our legs and take in the view. Over the past decade or so, we’ve seen more and more people choosing to cycle around town than take their cars. Unfortunately,…
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