cycling

Electric bikes have a battery-powered motor that enables riders to travel at speeds that are significantly higher than that of standard bicycles.<ins> (Shutterstock)</ins>

Have fun and stay safe on an electric bike

With increased speed comes increased danger of severe injury

 

Data indicates that most bicyclist fatalities occur on multi-lane, traffic-filled roads.<ins> (Shutterstock)</ins>

Cyclist deaths remain high during COVID-19

More bikers hit the road for transit, physical benefits

 

Lyft, owner of the Bay Wheels bikeshare program, stands to receive more than $300,000 in a legal settlement with The City. (Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner)

Supervisors to weigh $330,000 settlement with Lyft over bikeshare dispute

If approved, deal would resolve an 18-month long legal battle over San Francisco’s e-bike market

 

From the Panhandle to Ocean Beach on car-free roads

From the Panhandle to Ocean Beach on car-free roads

New Golden Gate Park road closures create more space for people

From the Panhandle to Ocean Beach on car-free roads
It’s been a dangerous week on San Francisco roads

It’s been a dangerous week on San Francisco roads

Four collisions in last six days kill 1, injure 3

It’s been a dangerous week on San Francisco roads
“Pedal Towards the Future” cyclists catch their breath and celebrate cresting the Rocky Mountains. (Courtesy photo)

Bay Area cyclists discover kindness in middle America

S.F.’s School of the Arts students enjoy cross-country ride-of-a-lifetime

“Pedal Towards the Future” cyclists catch their breath and celebrate cresting the Rocky Mountains. (Courtesy photo)
California law states that drivers must stay at least three feet away from bicyclists traveling in same direction. (Courtesy photo)

California law addresses safety for bicyclists

Cars must stay at least 3 feet away from people on bikes

California law states that drivers must stay at least three feet away from bicyclists traveling in same direction. (Courtesy photo)
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Weekday bicycling on SF’s streets increased 8 percent in 2016

The San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency (SFMTA) released an annual report this week,…

(S.F. Examiner file photo)
(Courtesy Jonathan Koshi)

Saturday’s Supermarket Street Sweep bike race to benefit SF-Marin Food Bank

For 11 years local cyclists have been bundling up and hitting the road…

(Courtesy Jonathan Koshi)
The three-foot law, which went into effect in September, is designed to protect bicyclists and drivers from dangerous accidents. (Jeff Chiu/AP)

Dolan: 3-foot law in best interests of drivers, cyclists

Long ago, Mark Twain famously said, “The coldest winter I ever spent…

The three-foot law, which went into effect in September, is designed to protect bicyclists and drivers from dangerous accidents. (Jeff Chiu/AP)
Rich Pedroncelli/APMark Cavendish celebrates winning the first stage of the Tour of California on Sunday in Sacramento.

Mark Cavendish wins first stage of Tour of California

SACRAMENTO— Britain's Mark Cavendish powered past Slovakia's Peter Sagan just before the…

Rich Pedroncelli/APMark Cavendish celebrates winning the first stage of the Tour of California on Sunday in Sacramento.
Bas Czerwinski/AP File PhotoCycling leaders let doping flourish and broke their own rules so Lance Armstrong could cheat his way to become a superstar the sport badly needed

UCI chief Cookson: Doping still endemic in cycling

AIGLE — As cycling deals with a scathing report into its deep-rooted…

Bas Czerwinski/AP File PhotoCycling leaders let doping flourish and broke their own rules so Lance Armstrong could cheat his way to become a superstar the sport badly needed
Tony Avelar/APMichael Phelps swims in the 200-meter individual medley final during the Santa Clara International Grand Prix swim meet Sunday.

Aussie Gerrans in lead after Tour team time trial

NICE, France — Simon Gerrans started cycling because another Australian, who first…

Tony Avelar/APMichael Phelps swims in the 200-meter individual medley final during the Santa Clara International Grand Prix swim meet Sunday.
Courtesy photoOpen-water swimmer Jamie Patrick is preparing to try and swim 75 uninterrupted miles across Lake Michigan later this summer.

Contador motivated for Tour clash against Froome

PORTO VECCHIO, Corsica — Two-time champion Alberto Contador predicts an action-packed Tour…

Courtesy photoOpen-water swimmer Jamie Patrick is preparing to try and swim 75 uninterrupted miles across Lake Michigan later this summer.
Associated PressTyler Farrar celebrates as he wins the fourth stage of the Tour of California cycling race

Farrar wins 4th stage of Tour of California, Acevedo maintains overall lead

Tyler Farrar won the fourth stage of the Tour of California in…

Associated PressTyler Farrar celebrates as he wins the fourth stage of the Tour of California cycling race
Associated PressPeter Sagan

Sagan takes Stage 3 of Tour of California

Peter Sagan of Slovakia sprinted to the Stage 3 win and Colombian…

Associated PressPeter Sagan
Associated PressLieuwe Westra celebrates his Tour of California win.

Westra leads Tour of California after 1st stage

Lieuwe Westra of the Netherlands easily outsprinted Spanaird Francisco Mancebo to claim…

Associated PressLieuwe Westra celebrates his Tour of California win.
Anna Latino/Special to the S.F. ExaminerIt will cost $200 million to implement all bike-related aspects of the SFMTA’s strategic five-year plan.

San Francisco lays out $200 million in bike projects in next 5 years

The City is proposing $200 million worth of changes to its cycling…

Anna Latino/Special to the S.F. ExaminerIt will cost $200 million to implement all bike-related aspects of the SFMTA’s strategic five-year plan.
S.F. Examiner File PhotoRiding strong: Friday’s Critical Mass turnout is expected to far exceed the 1

Polarizing Critical Mass celebrates 20th anniversary Friday

The idea was born out of a conversation among friends, over a…

S.F. Examiner File PhotoRiding strong: Friday’s Critical Mass turnout is expected to far exceed the 1
Getty Images file photoSan Francisco was the start of a stage for the Tour of California in 2010

San Francisco to play bigger role in Tour of California

Professional cyclists will zip through the Marina, the Presidio and portions of…

Getty Images file photoSan Francisco was the start of a stage for the Tour of California in 2010