Just a little over a month ago I was hit by a car while riding my bike in Huntington Beach. A car pulled out in front of me leaving me no where to go but into the side of the car and ultimately into the driver’s side window. Just two weeks ago I had extensive surgery on my shoulder. I have been recovering from the surgery since and look forward to getting back on the bike and riding again. That is once the driver’s insurance company replaces my totaled bike. While this is a bad story, and I have been hurt, I feel very lucky that I am still alive. In the last six years I have logged more than 30,000 miles on my bike and had never been involved in a crash. For many bicyclists in and around the local Costa Mesa and Orange County area this is not the story I hear. I cannot tell you how many nice people have asked what happened to me and followed up my story with a story of a friend who was killed on a bike.

Since my accident, I have obviously been more aware of what drivers do while driving, putting on make up, texting, talking on the phone, and frankly not paying attention to the road. Each time, this puts other drivers, pedestrians and cyclists at risk of serious injury and death. I ask that you take a moment to think of all the stories you have heard about and think twice before you answer or send a text and realise in that moment, you could have hurt someone.

Below is a article from my good friends at Performance Bicycle, it covers what cyclists can do to be safer.

Most of us invariably need to ride close to vehicles on the road. When sharing the road with two tons of metal I always keep in mind these key skills for staying safe in traffic.

Look and Listen

First of all, pay 100 percent attention, just as you would
while driving. Problem sounds include tires squealing,
hard engine acceleration and loud music from an open
window. If I hear these I pull over to let the vehicle pass.

Pick Smart Routes

The best roads have few cars, low speed limits and
no blind corners. Often, a slightly longer route with
fewer cars will be faster than a shorter, busier one.
Also, try to find roads with a shoulder you can ride on.

Don’t Keep Secrets

Try to think of what drivers will see as they drive up
behind you. Use hand signals to indicate where you
intend to go. At intersections, make eye contact with
drivers to ensure that they see you. Wave a thank-you
when you’re given the right of way.

Stay Steady

Looking behind you without swerving is an essential
skill. To look left, move your right hand toward the center
of the handlebar near the stem, then drop your left hand
off the bar as you turn your head to look back. Keep your
upper body relaxed the entire time and practice, ideally
in an empty parking lot with lines you can follow.

Hook your Thumbs

Always wrap your thumbs around the handlebar,
instead of laying them across the top. I can’t tell you
how many times I’ve seen a rider go down after his
hands were jarred off the bar when he hit a bump.

Performance Bicycle recommends that you always consult with your
healthcare professional before beginning any exercise program.

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Bicycle Safety- Too close for comfort!

Below is a article from my good friends at Performance Bicycle, it covers what cyclists can do to be safer.

Most of us invariably need to ride close to vehicles on the road. When sharing the road with two tons of metal I always keep in mind these key skills for staying safe in traffic.

Look and Listen

First of all, pay 100 percent attention, just as you would
while driving. Problem sounds include tires squealing,
hard engine acceleration and loud music from an open
window. If I hear these I pull over to let the vehicle pass.

Pick Smart Routes

The best roads have few cars, low speed limits and
no blind corners. Often, a slightly longer route with
fewer cars will be faster than a shorter, busier one.
Also, try to find roads with a shoulder you can ride on.

Don’t Keep Secrets

Try to think of what drivers will see as they drive up
behind you. Use hand signals to indicate where you
intend to go. At intersections, make eye contact with
drivers to ensure that they see you. Wave a thank-you
when you’re given the right of way.

Stay Steady

Hook your Thumbs

Always wrap your thumbs around the handlebar,
instead of laying them across the top. I can’t tell you
how many times I’ve seen a rider go down after his
hands were jarred off the bar when he hit a bump.

Performance Bicycle recommends that you always consult with your
healthcare professional before beginning any exercise program.

Kurt Galitski

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Bicycle Safety- Too close for comfort!

Below is a article from my good friends at Performance Bicycle, it covers what cyclists can do to be safer.

Most of us invariably need to ride close to vehicles on the road. When sharing the road with two tons of metal I always keep in mind these key skills for staying safe in traffic.

Look and Listen

First of all, pay 100 percent attention, just as you would while driving. Problem sounds include tires squealing, hard engine acceleration and loud music from an open window. If I hear these I pull over to let the vehicle pass.

Pick Smart Routes

The best roads have few cars, low speed limits and no blind corners. Often, a slightly longer route with fewer cars will be faster than a shorter, busier one. Also, try to find roads with a shoulder you can ride on.

Don’t Keep Secrets

Try to think of what drivers will see as they drive up behind you. Use hand signals to indicate where you intend to go. At intersections, make eye contact with drivers to ensure that they see you. Wave a thank-you when you’re given the right of way.

Stay Steady

Hook your Thumbs

Always wrap your thumbs around the handlebar, instead of laying them across the top. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen a rider go down after his hands were jarred off the bar when he hit a bump.

Performance Bicycle recommends that you always consult with your healthcare professional before beginning any exercise program.

Kurt Galitski

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Contact Us

Meet Kurt Galitski The Kurt Real Estate Group, your new best friend.

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Open Houses Near Me

First of all, pay 100 percent attention, just as you would
while driving. Problem sounds include tires squealing,
hard engine acceleration and loud music from an open
window. If I hear these I pull over to let the vehicle pass.

The best roads have few cars, low speed limits and
no blind corners. Often, a slightly longer route with
fewer cars will be faster than a shorter, busier one.
Also, try to find roads with a shoulder you can ride on.

Try to think of what drivers will see as they drive up
behind you. Use hand signals to indicate where you
intend to go. At intersections, make eye contact with
drivers to ensure that they see you. Wave a thank-you
when you’re given the right of way.

Always wrap your thumbs around the handlebar,
instead of laying them across the top. I can’t tell you
how many times I’ve seen a rider go down after his
hands were jarred off the bar when he hit a bump.

Performance Bicycle recommends that you always consult with your
healthcare professional before beginning any exercise program.