--- title: "Safety | Bike Brain Law Insights" description: "Practical safety guidance for Colorado cyclists from Attorney Dan D'Angelo." lang: en json-ld: | { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "LegalService", "@id": "https://bikebrainlaw.com/#organization", "name": "Colorado Brain Injury & Bike Crash Attorneys | Bike Brain Law", "description": "Colorado brain injury and cycling accident attorneys serving Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins and statewide. Specialized TBI representation. Free consultation. Call 303.831.1116.", "url": "https://bikebrainlaw.com", "image": "https://bikebrainlaw.com/og-image.png" } --- [![Bike Brain Law](/assets/logo-white-CuISKEAM.webp)](/)[303.831.1116](tel:3038311116) Practice Areas Practice Areas - [Brain Injury Focused brain injury representation backed by science, trial experience, and real results. ](/practice-areas/traumatic-brain-injury) - [Cycling Accidents An avid cyclist who fights for injured riders across Colorado. ](/practice-areas/cycling-accidents) - [Bicycle Product Liability Holding manufacturers accountable when defective bike parts cause injuries. ](/practice-areas/bicycle-product-liability) Resources - [Insights & Guides ](/blog) - [Case Results ](/results) - Our Process - FAQs Service Areas - [Denver](/service-areas/denver) - [Boulder](/service-areas/boulder) - [Fort Collins](/service-areas/fort-collins) - [Golden](/service-areas/golden) - [Colorado Springs](/service-areas/colorado-springs) - [Aurora](/service-areas/aurora) Featured [ ![Attorney Dan D'Angelo](/assets/dan-dangelo-headshot-DJ4GY3yR.jpg) Meet Attorney Dan D'Angelo Trial lawyer, trusted brain injury advocate, avid cyclist. Learn more ](/) Free consultation · No fee unless we win. Talk to Dan AboutTestimonials[Results](/results)FAQsContact[Insights & Guides](/blog)Free Consultation [](tel:3038311116) [All Insights & Guides](/blog) Insights & Guides # Cyclist Safety Insights & Guides Practical safety guidance for Colorado cyclists. Written by Attorney Dan D'Angelo. Cyclists are at risk of serious injuries from distracted and aggressive drivers, as well as from businesses that prioritize profit over safety by selling unsafe bikes. Part of Bike Brain Law's mission is to help improve bicycle safety by sharing important safety tips with the public. ## Articles on Safety [ ![Close-up of bicycle components for inspection](/images/content/screenshot-2026-01-13-at-8.23.18-pm.jpeg) Bike Injury · Feb 20, 2026 ### How to Know If a Defect Caused a Bicycle Crash Common signs that a bicycle defect or improper assembly caused your crash, plus exactly what to do to preserve evidence and protect your claim. ](/blog/how-to-know-if-defect-caused-bicycle-crash) [ ![A bicycle helmet on a workshop bench](/images/content/helmet-replacement.webp) Safety · Feb 6, 2026 ### When Should You Replace Your Bicycle Helmet? A bicycle helmet's protective lifespan is limited. Replace it after any crash, visible damage, fit changes, or every three to five years with regular use. ](/blog/when-to-replace-your-bicycle-helmet) [ ![Cyclist riding on a multi-use trail in Colorado](/images/content/colorado-trail.webp) Safety · Jan 29, 2026 ### Rules for Bicyclists to Follow When Riding on Colorado Trails Multi-use trails and regional paths come with specific rules: yield to pedestrians, stay right, ride the posted speed limit, and more. ](/blog/rules-for-riding-colorado-trails) [ ![Painted sharrow shared-lane marking on a city street](/images/content/sharrow-marking.webp) Safety · Jan 23, 2026 ### What's a Sharrow? A sharrow is a painted bicycle-and-chevron marking that tells drivers and cyclists they're sharing the lane and where the cyclist should ride for safety. ](/blog/whats-a-sharrow) [ ![Cyclist riding in a protected bike lane on a Denver roadway](/__l5e/assets-v1/ab07ae15-9bb8-48f7-ad51-20c993a8f4b2/where-bicyclists-ride.jpg) Safety · Jan 16, 2026 ### Where Bicyclists Are Legally Allowed to Ride on Colorado Roadways Bicycles are 'vehicles' in Colorado and may ride on most roads. Here's where you can ride, when you can take the lane, and the hazards you don't have to ride through. ](/blog/where-cyclists-can-ride-on-colorado-roadways) [ ![Diagram of bicycle parts and components](/images/content/bike-part-words.png) Bike Injury · Jan 13, 2026 ### What Bicycle Parts Can Cause a Crash If Defective or Improperly Installed? Modern bikes have 50+ components. Here's the full list of parts that can cause a rider to lose control if defective or improperly assembled. ](/blog/bike-parts-that-can-cause-a-crash) [ ![Cyclist riding in a designated bike lane in Denver](/images/content/img_1005.jpg) Bike Injury · Dec 9, 2025 ### 12 Steps to Take After a Bike Crash to Protect Your Rights Colorado-specific guidance: from stopping at the scene to filing your own crash report when police decline to investigate. Protect your case from minute one. ](/blog/steps-after-bike-crash-to-protect-rights) ## Related Practice Areas [ ### Traumatic Brain Injury Claims How we build winning brain injury cases against insurance companies. Learn more ](/#practice-areas)[ ### Bicycle Accident Claims Representing Colorado cyclists hit by negligent drivers. Learn more ](/#practice-areas)[ ### Product Liability & Defective Bikes Defective components and improper assembly cases. 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