The founder of the Lakewood Bicycle Advisory Team loves his life on two wheels. Gary Harty was born in Bellows Falls, Vermont, and raised in Colorado – Denver Metro area, and now makes bicycling in Lakewood, Colorado safe and fun. Gary is part of the baby boomer generation. He attended Colorado State University (CSU) and […]
Read MoreWhen there is snow in the mountains and in the front range, I love to head west to Mesa County to ride bikes, visit friends, and hang out. It goes without saying that Mesa County is a beautiful place with scenic views that can be seen from spectacular roads and trails. My favorite places to […]
Read MoreRecently, I/Brian spoke at the Mesa County Bicycling Alliance Meeting in Grand Junction, Colorado. At the meeting, I had a chance to talk with Colorado State Patrol (CSP) Captain Matthew Ozanic. Captain Ozanic was very friendly, down to earth, and also practical about the enforcement of cycling laws in Colorado. I had some time before […]
Read MoreCOLORADO BICYCLE LAWS It’s important to know your legal rights (and duties) when bicycling in Colorado. It is especially important after a bicycle accident (we call them bicycle “crashes” and explain why here). For any questions about the State’s bike laws, or about your rights to the road, contact attorney Brian Weiss directly. Right to […]
Read MoreOn November 21, 2017, I saw a TV news story about how the Broomfield District Attorney’s Office was routinely offering lax plea deals to drivers that injure cyclists. In bicycle crash cases with injuries, the DA was offering plead deals to “broken headlight” or “defective vehicle” charges. A “defective vehicle” sentence is one of the […]
Read MoreColorado bicycle laws and electric bike laws have changed as of August 2017. Stay up to date with what you need to know!
Read MoreIn Colorado, we love dogs. This is a cautionary tale about why we should all keep our dogs under control and how not doing so could have tragic consequences.
Read MoreBicycle commuters in Denver seem to be disproportionately targeted by the Denver Police for riding on the sidewalk when they are unable to give their side of the story.
Read MoreBike Law fully supports the Colorado Safety Stop Law, Senate Bill 93, that was introduced by Senator Andy Kerr to rethink the, “Operation Of Bicycles Approaching Intersections”.
Read MoreAs lawyers who advocate for cyclists in Colorado, we effectuate change one case at a time after a bike accident here in Denver.
Read MoreDenver is called the Mile High City because it has an average elevation of 5,280 feet above sea level. Despite that elevation, people ride all over the city. Denver really wants to be a great city for bicycles, and is getting better all the time. Groups like Bike Denver, Bicycle Colorado, and Team Evergreen are working with […]
Read MoreAs a lawyer representing injured cyclists and President of Team Evergreen Cycling, I attended the Colorado Bike Summit on February 9-10, 2015. This is a great networking event for all members of the cycling community that included members of the State and Local Government, Bicycle Shops, Bicycle Manufacturers, Bicycle Clothing Companies, Bicycle Event Planners, and […]
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