Like many Washington residents, you may remember the fun and freedom of riding a bike as a child and want your kids to have the same enjoyable experience. However, you may also worry about the risk of accidents and injuries. There are many ways that you may reduce the...
Bicycle Accidents
Can drivers and bicyclists cohabit the road peacefully?
Issaquah residents often worry about transportation situations. Buses, trucks, cars, bikes, motorcycles and pedestrians all share the road. In a cramped and hectic city like Issaquah, this can be a big problem. So how can you work together to share the road safely...
Keeping your bike properly maintained can keep you safer
Riding your bicycle in Washington may be an efficient way for you to commute or even something you enjoy doing leisurely for exercise or relaxation. Whatever your mindset is when you put your helmet on and head out to ride, properly maintaining the components of your...
Motorists do not look out for bicycles and motorcycles
No matter what vehicle you use, you need to be defensive at all times. Nowhere is that more pertinent than when you are on a bicycle. Studies have found that over half of all drivers on the road do not pay attention to whether a bicyclist is nearby. ...
Safety tips for bicyclists and pedestrians
Washington State is a great place for people who enjoy being active outdoors or for utilizing bicycles as a means of transportation to and from work, school or other locations. However, it is important for anyone on a bike or on foot to always be aware of the...
Safety tips for cyclists and pedestrians
It is far from uncommon to see people on bicycles, walking or running around Issaquah and other parts of Washington State. Residents in this part of the country are known to quite active. Whether using a bike or feet to commute to and from work or for pure pleasure...
How can you stay safe on your bicycle?
Riding your bicycle around the beautiful scenery of Washington can be a lot of fun and allow you to experience the thrill and relaxation of riding in the open air. However, being on a bicycle and riding near motor vehicles can be quite hazardous and even dangerous if...
Bike lanes: Why and how to use them
You may have noticed that bike lanes are becoming more and more common in Issaquah. These changes to the road actually have a variety of benefits to both bikers and drivers, but what are they? How should people operate on the road with these protected lanes? Benefits...
Why are roads worse for cyclists than five years ago?
The appeal of living in an urban area is often the ability to have everything within walking or cycling distance. Residents can save money and time by avoiding long commutes as well as keep active. Residents might expect roads and sidewalks to become safer every year,...
The most common bike accident injuries tend to be severe
Drivers do not always respect the safety of bicycle riders. If a driver does not watch for cyclists, fails to give them enough room or misjudges the situation, a crash may be more likely to happen. Sadly, while being inside a vehicle protects drivers, being outside...