Author: Charlie Thomas
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The Tour de France from Behind the Lens
Interview of TdF photographer (and Bike Law Louisiana client) Chris Graythen It’s Tour de France time. I follow the racing daily through the footage on TV feed and still photos. But I hadn’t ever considered what’s happening on the other side of the camera lens. Like, what actually goes into snapping these pictures that we…
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Safe Passing in Texas
New laws to protect cyclists are desperately needed. Should Texas pass a statewide law that bans drivers from buzzing bicyclists? Should Texas fully ban a person from holding a cell phone while driving? We’ve had a decade to consider this issue. Here are my thoughts. A few weeks ago, I sat in the Texas A&M Cycling Team’s…
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New Orleans Ride of Silence
May 15, 2019 I’m going to the Ride of Silence on the evening of Wednesday, May 15, 2019. This ride honors those who have been injured or killed while riding and raises awareness about sharing our roadways. If you’re in favor of this, come ride with us. The Ride of Silence happens worldwide and is now…
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University Student Attacked on His Bike in New Orleans
On Monday, October 24, 2017, at approximately 5:00 pm, a motorist driving a gray Dodge Durango SUV attacked a University of New Orleans student, Timothy Walls, who was riding his bicycle home from class. The incident occurred as Walls rode his bicycle southbound on Elysian Fields and neared the intersection with Filmore Avenue in New…
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HELP NEEDED! New Orleans Hit and Run
Please help us find the driver of the dark-colored, four-door sedan that hit and paralyzed Omar Hindi on Monday, August 7, 2017. The crash happened on the Westbound downslope of the Seabrook Bridge in New Orleans near Lakefront Airport. The sedan should be expected to have damage to its front passenger bumper/headlight and to its…
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Bike Riding on the Highway in Texas
As the attorney for Bike Law Texas, I am frequently asked whether one may legally ride on Interstate 10. Of course, this inquiry is typically sparked by someone planning a route in west Texas, rather than someone looking for a shortcut within the Houston city limits. Nevertheless, the legal issue is an important one. The…
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A Cautionary Tale on Proper Bicycle Crash Reporting
Imagine waking up in a nightmare scenario – you’ve been hit by a car, treated at an emergency room, and are being discharged to find that you have no information about the driver that injured you. Worse, you learn that the responding police officers failed to write a report. Now, you are faced with medical…
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URGENT (again): NOLA Hit and Run (again). Help ID the driver (again!).
This is our second hit and run video in a week. Last time, you helped ID the driver and bring him to justice. Let’s do it again! Please help us find the driver of the vehicle who struck and seriously injured our friend and client, Michelle Phillips on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. The vehicle appears to…
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URGENT: NOLA Hit and Run. Help ID the driver from video.
Seeking help for a hit and run incident for New Orleans bicyclist. BREAKING NEWS: 9/28/16: Rebekah Abernathy’s hit and run driver has been identified and arrested. Michael Foley confessed to committing the crime in his 2007 Dodge. We understand that he was driving on a suspended license. Thanks to everyone who called with tips and sightings…
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Louisiana VRU Law Defeated Today
The notorious Rep. Kenny Havard killed the bill. He legislates in favor of thin, young strippers, and against bikes. *** 2d UPDATE, June 5, 2016, noon *** A cyclist emailed Havard to ask him to change his anti-bike position; Havard responded. His parents not only taught Havard “not to play in the road,” they apparently…
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Memorial Ride, New Orleans Style
Come join us celebrate Iain’s life in New Orleans, Sunday March 20th. Iain Gerrard would have finished his 1,500 mile bike tour with a fun, slow-paced ride through the French Quarter, but sadly, the opportunity was taken from him. His parents, William and Jean Gerrard, are coming to New Orleans to experience the bike ride that…
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Hostile Encounters: Deep Breaths and Making a Record
“How about I get out and f*** you up in front of your kid?,” says the person driving the car next to me. And a Happy Mother’s Day to you as well… Here’s what happened and here’s how I fought back. As someone who both drives a car and rides a bike, I consistently urge…
