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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2017 Bike Law / Cycle for Survival RAAM Team
What happens when a few friends are sitting around talking about bucket list bike rides? You sign up for the Race Across America. 2 days ago, our closest friends started their journey of racing from Oceanside, CA to Annapolis, MD in the Race Across America. They are all racing for their own personal reasons but…
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The Bike Tour That Begins at Your Driveway
Toward the end of most bicycle magazines are numerous advertisements with some pretty amazing ways to spend a vacation on a bike. Adventure companies will pamper you as you pedal through Napa Valley, Tuscany, Scotland, or the Canadian Rockies. Fantastic trips, but they come with a price tag that simply makes the trips unobtainable for…
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Toronto Trail Guidelines Should Have Saved Xavier Morgan
This may seem to be about a basic barrier on the side of a path but this fight is to ensure our children and all vulnerable road users have safe roads or paths to ride on. The Martin Goodman Trail is one of the many multi-use trails within Toronto that offers all people the ability…
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Tragic Biking Fatality in Toronto Highlights Need for Better Infrastructure
How many tragedies do we need in Toronto before we invest in keeping Vulnerable Road Users safe? Wednesday evening, a 5-year-old boy fell into the roadway while riding on the Martin Goodman Trail and died after being struck by a car. The death of a young boy is tragic and incomprehensible for any parent. Based on the…
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Podcast: Group Riding, Cycling Law and More
Ann Groninger of Bike Law NC & Jeff Viscount of Weekly Rides have become regulars on the TotalCyclist Podcast. Give a listen to their episodes below and let us know what other topics you would like discussed!
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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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The Story of the Ride of Silence
“A man may die. Nations may rise and fall. But an idea lives on.” – JFK A guest post from Chris Phelan, founder of the Ride for Silence. On May 17th, the Ride of Silence can be found in 450+ cities across the world to honor those who have been injured or killed, to raise awareness…
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2017 Charlotte Law Enforcement Bicycle Ride to DC
Yesterday, Bike Law Cycle Club members Julia Engel and Garet Johnson joined Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department bicyclists and other riders from the community on the first leg of CMPD’s Annual Law Enforcement Bicycle Ride to Washington D.C. Every year, during National Police Week, officers from all over the country gather in Washington D.C. at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial to…
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Maine Rethinks How to Make Roads Safer With Youth
In Maine, proposed legislation on traffic safety education in schools for students in grades 2-12 could have tremendous long-term effects on making Maine’s roads safer. Imagine if from a young age we all grew up understanding the rules of the road like we do the rules of baseball. Conceptualize communities where children are taught how…
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Ride Guide NY: Five Boro Bike Tour
This coming Saturday is the annual Five Boro Bike Tour through New York. 40 car free miles with 32,000 new bike loving friends! Bike Law New York is entering its 4th year of supporting the TD Five Boro Bike Tour, the world’s largest charity ride with over 32,000 riders. We are honored to help raise money to…
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Why Michigan Motorists Continue to Kill Bicyclists With No Accountability
The raw number of bicycling deaths that have occurred in Michigan over the last few years has clearly got the attention of people across the country. However, the individual cases associated with these fatal collisions are closely followed by local cyclists and, almost always, the results only cause frustration and anger. At the conclusion of these criminal…
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Ride Guide: 2017 BIKE! Charlotte Mayor’s Ride
A celebrated annual event in Charlotte is the annual Mayor’s Ride that kicks off two weeks of bicycling events around Charlotte, NC called BIKE! Charlotte. This morning Bike Law North Carolina helped kick off the ride in style. 2017 BIKE! Charlotte Events There are dozens of events over the next 2 weeks to motivate and educate bicyclists across Charlotte. Events you’ll…