Two years ago, on a family trip to Switzerland, my wife and I rented two electric-assisted mountain bikes, or e-MTBs, to tackle some steep trails near the Matterhorn. The salesperson said, in no uncertain terms, that the new e-MTBs were the way of the future, and we should give them a try. So we did. …
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From Winner to Advocate: One Cyclist’s E-Bike Journey
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Oregon Bike Lane Law
It’s Passed the House. And on April 29th, It’s Before the Oregon Senate There aren’t many photos of Jonathan Chase Adams. “He didn’t like having his picture taken,” his younger sister Jessica says. “Neither do I. We’re the same like that.” Adams grew up in Laguna Niguel, in Southern California, and attended community college in neighboring…
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Help the Philadelphia Bicycle Coalition win $100,000!
When Bike Law Pennsylvania attorney Joe Piscitello received a call from the Philadelphia Bicycle Coalition asking for his help to “get out the vote”for a contest where they stand to win $100,000, he jumped into action. Not only did his Bike Law Firm get the word out, but so did regional bike shops, organizations and community groups. …
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Far Right Practicable?!
What it means in Idaho, and elsewhere Here in Idaho the law requires a cyclist to ride as “close as practicable to the right hand” side of the road. It is this state’s version of the “as far to right as practicable” term common in cycling statutes across the country. Something like 40 states have…
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Ride Across South Carolina (in 1 day)
Timmy Finch joined 4 friends and rode from pizza parlor pizza parlor, 228 miles apart. On Saturday April 20, 2019, four of my friends (Nick D’Allesandro, Myles Lietzke, Bo Keller and Jason Layne) and I rode, essentially, across the state of South Carolina. This is not my first time riding across the state (as a SC bike…
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Putting a Human Face to Vulnerable Road Users
Register for Ontario VRU Stakeholders Meeting, Friday, May 3, 2019 On the evening of March 18th 2019, Mike Wilkomirsky was riding along Bay Street in downtown Toronto when a driver made an abrupt left turn in front of him, forcing Mike to hit his breaks to avoid a potentially deadly collision. As most of us would do, Mike…
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It’s Time to Greenlight Stop as Yield
You’re riding your bike through one of Portland’s neighborhoods. Like me, you avoid the main thoroughfares, where traffic is fast and furious, and too many drivers are too busy distracting themselves to pay much, if any, attention to the road. The neighborhood side streets are much more relaxed and will still get you to where…
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Slow Roll for Better Biking in Atlanta
Bike Law crew demands that Renew Atlanta actually RENEW Atlanta! Bike Law Ambassador Niklas Volmer and Bike Law Georgia client Jordan Streiff have had enough of the City of Atlanta’s lip service and hypocrisy when it comes to building out meaningful bike infrastructure and decided it was time to do something about it. For some context, the…
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Bob Mionske
OG , Olympian, and More From the beginning, the Bike Law Network has had a singular focus—helping cyclists who have been injured find justice. Well, what’s so special about that? Lots of lawyers take bicycle accident cases. But the Bike Law Network is different—the lawyers in the network are cyclists themselves, and they’re passionately committed to protecting the rights of…
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Better Bicycling in Macon, Georgia
Biking and walking are getting a lot better in Macon, thanks to local advocate Rachel Hollar. Rachel Hollar is the energetic spark behind the success of Bike Walk Macon, the leading advocacy group in the Macon-Bibb County area. I recently had a chance to catch up with Rachel to discuss how cycling culture has changed in…
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Pennsylvania Bike Law
PENNSYLVANIA BICYCLE LAWS It’s important to know your legal rights (and duties) when bicycling in Pennsylvania. 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 Joey Piscitello directly. Right to the Road Prohibitions Helmets…
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Kindergarteners Our Best Hope To End Distracted Driving?
Maine Lawmakers See Children, Teachers, and Schools as Necessary Partners to Addressing the Public Health Crisis on Our Roadways Are kindergarteners our best hope for ending distracted driving? Are teens more likely to be receptive to lessons about bicycle and pedestrian safety delivered by their teachers, mentors, and peers than their parents? Are schools the…
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“Blinding Sun” is Never an Excuse to Hit a Cyclist
How Public Safety Just Got Burned by the State of Maine’s Recent Plea Agreement Involving the Death of Bicyclist Carol Eckert In 2016, Dr. Carol Eckert was struck by a driver while she was riding her bicycle on a rural Maine roadway. According to media accounts of the crash, the driver who struck her with his…