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How Eagle Scouts Are Making the East Bay Safer and More Bike-Friendly

Rafael Martin September 18, 2025

How Eagle Scouts Are Making the East Bay Safer and More Bike-Friendly In the East Bay, bicycling isn’t just transportation—it’s a lifestyle. Riders rely on safe roads, functional equipment, and supportive communities to keep cycling accessible and enjoyable. Over the past 15 years, several local Eagle Scouts have stepped up to the challenge, completing bike repair projects that continue to

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4 FAQs for Cyclists Injured in Out-of-State Bicycle Accidents

Corina Tennies September 11, 2025

4 FAQs for Cyclists Injured in Out-of-State Bicycle Accidents Bicycling for vacation — whether riding the TransAmerica Trail, touring Portland to Portland, or renting a hotel bike to explore a new city — is loved by many cyclists. The thrill of the open road, the wind in your hair, and the freedom of two wheels are hard to beat. But

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Cyclists ride through Times Square on a wet day in New York City, surrounded by taxis, cars, and digital billboards.

Why Cycling Is More Popular in Europe Than in the U.S.

Corina Tennies July 25, 2025

Explained: Why Cycling in Europe Is More Popular Than in the United States As a personal injury bicycle attorney, I often get questions beyond the legal realm. One I hear the most is: “Why is cycling more popular in Europe than in the United States?” The answer is layered, but in short, cycling in Europe vs United States comes down

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Balance bike near orange cones on a marked riding course at an East Bay preschool during Bike To Wherever Days 2025.

East Bay Preschool Celebrates Bike To Wherever Days

Corina Tennies June 20, 2025

Bike To Wherever Days 2025: East Bay Preschool Teaches Toddlers Bicycle Safety The Bay Area celebrates Bike To Wherever Days 2025 throughout May—and there are no age limits! Even toddlers are joining the ride. This year, I was thrilled to learn that an East Bay preschool went all in on the celebration by promoting bicycling and safety awareness among its

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Sign for Lafayette Plaza Park Energizer Station on May 15, 2025

100,000 Riders Celebrate Bay Area’s Bike To Wherever Day 2025

Corina Tennies May 23, 2025

100,000 Riders Celebrate Bay Area’s Bike To Wherever Day 2025 You’d think that as a Personal Injury Bicycle Attorney, I’d ride my bike to work more than I drive my car. But alas, with two kids to shuttle to preschool and a need to be at court locations around the Bay Area, I have succumbed to America’s car-centric culture. While

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Bicycle and helmet lying on the road at a crosswalk after a hit-and-run accident.

Receiving Compensation For Hit-and-Run Accidents

Corina Tennies April 24, 2025

Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accident Compensation: What Cyclists Need to Know In most bicycle accident cases I’ve worked on, the driver—though often panicked—is usually remorseful and sticks around to help. Some may be unpleasant, but at least they stop and exchange insurance info. But then there are those rare, gut-wrenching moments when a driver hits a cyclist and speeds off—leaving the injured

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Electric mountain bike on a rocky trail with misty hills in the background, highlighting e-bike design and terrain capability.

California e-bike regulations taking effect in 2025

Corina Tennies March 27, 2025

California e-bike regulations taking effect in 2025 The topic of electric bikes is popular. In fact, I’ve already published two blogs about e-bikes: Can I Buy My Child An E-Bike and Low Price E-bikes Can Come At A Steep Cost. E-bikes are a popular topic of conversation because of their rise in popularity and the governments’ push to regulate this

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Red bicycle parked on an urban sidewalk, highlighting bike safety and parking regulations for cyclists.

New Parking Restrictions Allow for Greater Visibility at Intersections

Corina Tennies March 11, 2025

The Daylighting Saves Lives Bill for Cyclists Imagine this—you’re cruising inside the bike lane. You reach a street corner where a car is parked at the very edge. You stop to peek over the side and check for oncoming traffic. Suddenly, a car speeds by. If only a bike lawyer for cyclists had already fought for better parking laws like

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Biking Under the Influence in California: Yeah, that’s Illegal

ksmith September 16, 2024

Is Cycling Under the Influence Illegal in California? Yes, it is illegal to cycle under the influence of drugs or alcohol on a highway in California. Here, highway is a catch-all term, and it means any public road, path, or highway. Private roads and driveways are excluded. Although cycling under the influence is illegal, it does not result in the

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Can I Buy My Child an E-Bike?

ksmith September 9, 2024

Can My Child Ride an E-Bike? Many California parents are considering getting their teens an e-bike to give them a greater degree of independence and to free up parents from the dreaded drop off life. The answer, as with all law questions on whether you can get your kid an e-bike is: it depends. Not all e-bikes are the same,

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