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23
Jan

Cycling and the Law: Cars Approaching from Behind

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From Ann in North Carolina: Hit from behind collisions are not nearly as statistically common as intersection collisions.  But that doesn’t make the prospect of one any less frightening.  To make matters worse, motorists often have no idea what to do when approaching a cyclist from behind and there’s plenty of confusion among cyclists as [...]

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13
Jan

Law and Cycling 101

Comments: 0 | Category: North Carolina Bike Law

I (Ann in North Carolina) was going to post a specific topic for today and started writing it but realized that we’d be best served with a little foundational knowledge about cycling and the law. So you’ll have to wait until next week to learn about cars approaching from behind.  If temperature at start time [...]

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02
Dec

Bicycle Commute Photo Contest: Wool Jerseys for the Winners

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I (Peter) took a few photos of my new commute from Sullivan’s Island to downtown Charleston this perfect December morning. Yes, I am proud to show off. Now, let’s see your commute. Send up to five photos with a brief description of your route. Send to peter@bikelaw.com We will award Bike Law wool jerseys to [...]

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18
Oct

Statement from the Burke Family

Comments: 1 | Category: Bike Law Cases, South Carolina Bike Law

With permission from the Burke family, I am posting the family’s statement to the the court during the Burke sentencing hearing that took place at 11:30 am this morning, October 18, 2011. The Burke Family Victim Impact Statement By Paul Burke Eight months ago I gave a eulogy to celebrate my brother’s life. Although Matt’s [...]

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18
Oct

DRIVER SENTENCED TO JAIL AND MUST FORFEIT LICENSE

Comments: 0 | Category: Bike Law Cases, South Carolina Bike Law

At 1:00 pm today, the driver who killed Matt Burke was sentenced to 90 days in jail, 5 years of probation, and forfeited his driver’s license.

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17
Oct

S.C. DRIVER CONVICTED OF FELONY FOR KILLING CYCLIST

Comments: 13 | Category: Bicycle Advocacy, South Carolina Bike Law

BREAKING NEWS: Monday, October 17, 2011, Aiken, South Carolina The driver who killed cyclist Dr. Matthew Burke pled guilty to felony manslaughter just after 3 p.m. and was sent to jail by an Aiken Circuit Court Judge. On October 1, 2010, on a straight road in broad daylight in Beech Island, South Carolina, driver Daniel [...]

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13
Oct

Important New Maryland Bike Law

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Like South Carolina and Georgia, Maryland has recently updated its Bicycle Law offering much more legal protection for cyclists. If you have questions, contact Maryland Bike Lawyer Peter Wilborn: peter@bikelaw.com Read the press coverage here.

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02
Sep

Peter featured in American Bicyclist Article

Comments: 0 | Category: Bicycle Advocacy

American Bicyclist article July-Aug 2011

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02
Sep

The Lost Art of the Group Ride

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Peter’s article on problems with group rides published by Carolina Cycling News has touched a nerve with cyclists and has gone viral! Just received an email Singapore. Cyclists all over are frustrated with the chaos of many recreational rides. Peter is already working on the follow up: how can we solve the problems. Read The [...]

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29
Aug

Perfect Film!

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Vive le tour! from Bear Thunder on Vimeo.

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