Eight years ago today, Rachael Maney became the Director of Bike Law and helped co‑found the Bike Law Foundation, our non-profit arm. Today, we celebrate her success in transforming Bike Law from a national network of bicycle crash lawyers into a leading voice in bicycle advocacy and safety. When Rachael joined, Bike Law’s focus was…
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Rachael: 8 Years At Bike Law!
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Paul, My Brother, Rest in Peace.
If there’s one thing we know at Bike Law, it’s that behind every cycling fatality there’s grief and a longing for justice. And sometimes justice is just understanding what happened. Paul Rucker’s story reminds us of the importance of putting aside assumptions and finding the truth. Paul wasn’t perfect. None of us are. But his family…
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North Carolina Ride of Silence 2019
This year was my 10th Ride of Silence and the 10th one Bike Law North Carolina has co-sponsored in Charlotte. Hearing the poem read and seeing the throng of bicyclists roll silently out, is always chilling, no matter how often I see it. And rolling back in, knowing that music, refreshment and followship await, is always uplifting. Last night…
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Michigan Rides of Silence 2019
Tonight, multiple communities in Michigan will join in the Ride of Silence, an annual ride that happens around the world to honor people who have been killed or injured while riding a bicycle on a public highway or road. Additionally, the Ride of Silence is intended to serve as a reminder, or raise awareness, of…
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Oregon Rides of Silence 2019
This year marks the 17th anniversary of the Ride of Silence, which honors cyclists who have been killed by a motor vehicle collision. In 2003, Chris Phelan organized the first Ride of Silence in Dallas, Texas after Larry Schwartz was killed by a bus while riding. Larry’s death was horribly tragic for the Dallas cycling community.…
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North Carolina Trial VICTORY!
Report from Trial Attorney Helen Baddour Earlier this year, I began working with Ann Groninger, representing bicyclists in North Carolina. I have worked as a personal injury attorney for more than five years. For many years, I’ve been an avid runner, completing my second Boston Marathon two weeks ago. Working with Bike Law North Carolina…
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Amsterdam: Not Cycling Paradise
Don’t look to Amsterdam for the future of better biking in the United States. As the train crossed from Belgium into the Netherlands my excitement grew. I sat forward to get a better look out of the window at the country side. Then I saw them, beautiful, clean, pale red ribbons stretching through the low…
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River City/Bike Law Team Racks Up Another Victory!
Race Report from The Montinore Road Race (By Harrison Harb) May 4, 2019. The team showed up with engines revved in close-to-full attendance for the Montinore Road Race, blessed with near-perfect racing conditions as temps pushed up into the 70’s. The race was 10 laps of 10 kilometers with a 3-minute climb to the finish…
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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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Bike Riding in Mesa County, Colorado
A Fee to Ride a Bicycle on the Riverfront Trail? When 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…
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Alabama Bike Law Reforms
Dead Red and Stop As Yield Laws Considered Alabama is considering 2 new laws which, if passed, will have a positive effect not only on bicyclists, but the public at large. The first of these is the “dead red” law. Under this proposed legislation, a cyclist or motorcyclist, neither of whom have enough steel and/or weight…
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Amy Easter: Winston Salem Bicycle Advocate
Rides, Community, Culture, Advocacy I always say that my favorite thing about bicycling is getting to meet other people that are super passionate about bicycling. One of those people is Amy Easter. I’ve met Amy a number of times over the years at various advocacy events and was so excited to connect with her to…
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Mesa County Bicycle Alliance
Colorado Enforcement of Safe Passing Law Recently, 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…
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Michigan Moving on Distracted Driving
Law advancing quickly, but it’s too weak Michigan lawmakers appear to be moving at a blistering pace to revise Michigan’s distracted driving laws. Governor Gretchen Whitmer called for tougher distracted driving laws in her first State of the State address and the legislature quickly went to work. Bills proposing amendments to current distracted driving laws…
