https://velosurance.com/blog/category/bicycle-accidents/ Velosurance blog: Articles about bicycle accidents. How to avoid most typical accidents on the road and while commuting. en-us 2026 Velosurance. All rights reserved. support@velosurance.com (Velosurance) support@velosurance.com (Velosurance) Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:25:15 -0500 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:41:08 -0500 Jekyll 4.2.2 https://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 60 daily 1 https://velosurance.com/assets/images/velosurance/logos/velosurance-logo@2x.png https://velosurance.com/blog/category/bicycle-accidents/ 144 38 https://velosurance.com/blog/how-avoid-bike-car-accident/ https://velosurance.com/blog/how-avoid-bike-car-accident/ Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:25:15 -0500 Denis Voitenko Bicycle accidents As a cyclist, there are few experiences more terrifying than that of being hit by a car. A popular belief is that riding a bicycle is a dangerous pastime, but it doesn’t have to be. While it’s impossible to predict how motorists will behave, there are still plenty of ways to reduce your chances of being hit by a motor vehicle. How to avoid a bike-car accident https://velosurance.com/blog/cyclists-what-to-know-accidents-pedestrians/ https://velosurance.com/blog/cyclists-what-to-know-accidents-pedestrians/ Mon, 27 Feb 2017 09:25:15 -0600 David Williams Bicycle accidents Cycling might be one of the most versatile activities you can engage in. It can be fun and leisurely or an intense adrenaline rush. It can be done by anyone, no matter their age or needs. No license is required and aside from the bike itself and a helmet, it’s a relatively inexpensive sport. Cycling accidents with pedestrians https://velosurance.com/blog/what-you-must-know-about-crashing-your-bike/ https://velosurance.com/blog/what-you-must-know-about-crashing-your-bike/ Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:25:15 -0500 Denis Voitenko Bicycle accidents If you spend any significant time on two wheels, you will eventually crash. While accumulating riding experience will cut down on the frequency of crashes, even the most experienced riders crash. What you must know about crashing your bike https://velosurance.com/blog/riding-at-night-see-and-be-seen/ https://velosurance.com/blog/riding-at-night-see-and-be-seen/ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 09:25:15 -0600 Denis Voitenko Bicycle accidents If you commute by bike, then you are most likely aware of the joys that come with being “one with your environment” during your ride. However beautiful your commutes may be, you probably know that riding your bike to and from work can also be very dangerous. Riding a bicycle at night - see and be seen https://velosurance.com/blog/how-to-avoid-most-common-riding-accidents/ https://velosurance.com/blog/how-to-avoid-most-common-riding-accidents/ Tue, 24 Jun 2014 10:25:15 -0500 David Williams Bicycle accidents Every road rider knows how quickly things can change and that you need to rely on all your bike handling skills to avoid being injured in a bicycle vs automobile accident. At 30 mph a cyclist is traveling at 44 feet per second, and at that speed things happen fast. Most common accidents when riding on the road https://velosurance.com/blog/what-to-do-when-cyclist-hit-by-a-car/ https://velosurance.com/blog/what-to-do-when-cyclist-hit-by-a-car/ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:25:15 -0600 2024-06-24T00:00:00-05:00 David Williams Bicycle accidents First of all, call 911 and ask for the police and EMS Next, don’t talk to anyone about the crash, especially who could be at fault. When the crash happens anything you say might be evaluated by the driver’s insurance company for its potential as evidence against you. Cyclists: what to do if you are hit by a car