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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Atlanta Highway Collapse Creates More Dangers for Local Bicyclists
The recent collapse of a large chunk of interstate highway in one of the most heavily driven areas of Atlanta, Georgia has caused an unprecedented panic on our roads. The powerful images of the massive fire and bridge collapse were quickly followed by finger pointing, scapegoating and lamenting that Atlantans car-dependent lifestyles were about to…
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Ride Guide Charlotte: Bike LUCK Charity Ride April 29th
In Charlotte, there is a very special woman doing extraordinary things for children with congenital heart disease. Julia Engel, a 3 time Boston Marathon finisher, and road cycling badass was born with a VSD and later diagnosed with chronotropic incompetence and heart block. She has been able to enjoy biking and running thanks to 7 pacemakers…
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A Guide for Drivers and Bicyclists to Properly Share the Road
In every car versus bike collision, it is the same loser every time: the bicyclist. In a well-meaning effort to reduce such collisions, a number of states have adopted a “Share the Road” campaign. Since 1997, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (the ‘MUTCD”) has approved the use of the Share the Road sign…
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The First 14 Days of 30 Days of Biking
Our network has been riding our way into April for 30 Days of Biking. From California, Utah, and Colorado to Michigan, New York, the Carolinas, Georgia, and Louisiana. We’ve ridden to court, for Bike to Work Day, a bike tour up the C&O canal, mountain bike rides, rides with kids, Kidical Mass, and the list goes…
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What to Do If You Are in a Bicycle Accident (no, Crash!)
You’ve been hit on your , now you ? Bike Law network lawyers, Bruce Hagen (GA) and Bob Mionske (OR) discuss one of the most FAQ we receive – “What to do if I’m in a bike accident?” We have written extensively on the topic of what to do after a bicycle crash and at our recent Bike Law retreat, we…
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2017 BeltGrind Atlanta Ride Recap
On a picture-perfect Sunday afternoon in Atlanta, a diverse group of Urban Explorers set on an off-road adventure to ride around the city in areas not typically traversed in our daily lives. The first annual “BeltGrind” ride on April 2nd was billed as a “Bicycle Odyssey through Southern Space and Time” and, oddly enough, lived…
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From One Dog Lover to Another – Keep Your Dog Under Control
In 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. A guest post from Stanley’s sisters Lennie Aucello and Malinka Nyritray Our eldest brother Stan moved to Denver 12 years ago. Although a native Floridian, he…
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Want Safer Roads? Attend Michigan Bicycle Advocacy Day
Mark your calendars and attend Michigan’s Bicycle Advocacy Day on May 24, 2017 2017 is the year Michigan may actually see laws that protect cyclists! Please do your part and plan on attending Bicycle Advocacy Day in Lansing. For years, Michigan bicycle advocates have sought laws requiring motorists to pass bicycles at a safe distance and mandatory bicycle rights/laws…
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Packs of Cars Are Always in the Way
It never fails. I’m trying to ride my bike to work through my neighborhood and these packs of cars always get in the way. They take up the whole road and won’t let me pass! Should cars be allowed on neighborhood streets? Last week, I wrote the above post on my personal Facebook timeline. It…
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2017 National Bike Summit Recap
Tyler Dewey, Executive Director of BikeAthens, joins us in a guest post to recap the 2017 National Bike Summit where women were in the spotlight and bikes are finally being viewed as change agents from all areas of society. Memories of the National Bike Summit almost always fracture into a kaleidoscope of images — panels, dinners,…
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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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BikeWalk NC Lobby Day – April 5, 2017
Join Bike Law North Carolina at the first BikeWalk NC Lobby Day in Raleigh to meet legislators and fellow bicycling advocates on April 5th, 2017. Purpose of the NC Biking Lobby Day 1. We want legislators to understand that bicycling and walking are legitimate and viable modes of transportation; a necessary and legitimate part of any…