3 Reasons Fatal Bicycle Accidents Are Common in Florida

Riding a bicycle should be an ideal means of navigating Florida’s communities and roads. Unlike driving, bicycling is good for your health and the environment. However, bicyclists must be aware of how vulnerable they are on the road. Unlike the drivers and passengers of enclosed vehicles, who are protected by the steel frames of those […]

No Bike Accidents On Pineda: Is Florida Becoming Safer For Bicyclists?

It was controversial when first proposed, and drivers insisted that people were going to get hurt if the Florida Legislature moved forward with its plan, but so far, opening bike lanes on the Pineda Causeway has not been the disaster everyone feared. No Bike Accidents On The Pineda Causeway A study performed by the Florida […]

Coral Gables Hit and Run Driver Caught

Not long ago we brought you the story of a Coral Gables boy who was struck by a car while riding bicycles with his father. The boy’s leg was broken and the driver sped away, but thanks to vigilant neighbors this Coral Gables hit and run driver was caught. How Did Neighbors Help Catch The […]

9-Year-Old Recovering from Coral Gables Bicycle Accident

Police are searching for a white Honda Civic with a dark colored hood. The driver of this car is wanted for a hit and run involving a 9-year-old who had stopped to read a sign. Now the boy is recovering from this Coral Gables bicycle accident while police try to find the fleeing driver who caused […]

Bike Thieves At Large: Do You Know How To Protect Your Bike?

Security cameras recently caught a man breaking into the locked parking garage of a local Coral Gables condo. The man first inspects a bunch of cars and then pulls out a pair of bolt cutters and steals several bikes instead. Now the police want you to know that there are even more bike thieves at […]

Wearing Bike Safety Gear — Nonprofit Makes Biking Safer For Coral Gables

The popularity of bicycling in Florida is rising faster than most of our cities can keep pace with. With the explosion of new cyclists, city planners are scrambling to improve safety measures, which is important considering our state has one of the worst bicycling safety records. However, city officials are not the only people working […]

How Can Florida Become More Bike Friendly?

Coral Gables is not known for being the safest place to ride your bicycle. As a matter of fact, Florida is rated as one of the worst places to ride your bike in the entire country, but many people want to change that and make our community a bike-friendly zone. There are cities all over […]

Alligators—A Worry For Florida Bicyclists?

When a 22 year veteran of the Hollywood Police Department retired, he planned to live out his days doing what he loved. He got a part-time job at Big Wheel Cycles, raced on bikes, and coached local Florida bicyclists and triathletes, but now he is recovering from a strange accident. After winning a triathlon, the […]

What Makes Fat Tire Bikes Popular?

You’ve probably seen them on the beach or on the street: fat tire bicycles. They are becoming more and more popular, but you might be wondering what the appeal is. The origins of the fat tire bike are a mystery. Some point back to 1940s modified bikes, while others point to a guy in Alaska […]

Do Bicycles Need To Obey Traffic Laws?

On Wednesday, June 3, a 13-year-old girl was riding her bike in Fort Walton Beach when she was struck by a motorist. She was taken to a local hospital to recover, but the 65-year-old driver who struck her will not be facing any charges from the police. The little girl ran a stop sign before […]