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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Race Report: 2017 Fat Bike National Championships
This past Saturday, USA Cycling hosted the Fat Bike National Championships in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Traditionally, Fat Bike races involve snow, even groomed trails. The race promoter, Nate Phelps (Winter Rush) worked hard and organized a great event. However, there was nothing Nate, or anyone could have done about the weather. With the warmest year in…
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Support of the Colorado Safety Stop Bill
Bike Law fully supports the Colorado Safety Stop Bill, Senate Bill 93, that was introduced by Senator Andy Kerr to rethink the “Operation Of Bicycles Approaching Intersections.” Ridership in the United States is up across the board. Over the past 10 years choosing a bike for transportation has become less an alternative and a more…
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Bike Law Partners with USA Cycling to Provide Exclusive Legal Benefits to Members
USA Cycling members to gain access to legal resources focused on protecting their rights and advocating for safety. As a step toward increasing the safety of cycling and advocating for the rights of cyclists, we are pleased to announce a partnership between the Bike Law Network of Independent Bicycle Attorneys and USA Cycling. This partnership…
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Michigan Mechanic of the Year Award
Bicycle mechanics are referred to as the unsung heroes of the peloton. They are also the unsung, and often unrecognized, heroes for local bike shops and most cyclists. Show some love for your mechanic by nominating him/her to be considered for the Bike Law Michigan Mechanic of the Year Award. 1 winner will receive a…
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Bike Law Manifesto 02
In the start of this new year we think it’s a good time to go back to our roots, our guiding principles – the Bike Law Manifesto. Our second principle is a gentle reminder of why we always turn to the bike. “Nothing else allows us the independence, pleasure, and power to move so far, so…
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Michigan Must Pass Laws to Protect Cyclists
After two years of a dramatic increase of bicyclists killed by car crashes in Michigan, there is a clear connection between these deaths and the lack of laws to protect cyclists. There seems to be a disconnect in Michigan when it comes to identifying public safety issues and implementing positive changes for bicyclists. At the…
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The Bicycle Advocacy Win of 2016
In 2016, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) was a standout group in their unrelenting advocacy work to push forward the Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act protecting all vulnerable road users. October 13, 2016, Mayor Bowser publicly signed the Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act. The act does away with the harsh doctrine of “Contributory Negligence”…
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New Brunswick Fighting for One-metre of Space
Let us all stand up for Ellen’s Law and get New Brunswick cyclists the one-metre of space they deserve. Update: ‘Ellen’s law’ gets endorsement from Saint John city council It is with the recent passing of Canadian cyclist, Ellen Watters, that people of New Brunswick are calling for a one-metre passing law. Her family and friends are…
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Bike Law Manifesto 01
Do you love to ride? So do we. In the start of this new year we think it’s a good time to go back to our roots, our guiding principles – the Bike Law Manifesto. The first guiding principle is simple. “We are cyclists because we love to ride, and everybody who loves to ride is…
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Car Has Been Found in South Carolina Hit-and-Run Bicycle Crash
On December 10th, 2016 Ben Burnett was knocked off his bicycle while riding in Greenwood, South Carolina, by a hit-and-run motorist. The efforts of one cyclist, the South Carolina Highway Patrol, and local media have all led to the vehicle being found yesterday. On December 10th, 2016, Ben Burnett was knocked off his bicycle while…
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Welcome Our Director: Arleigh Jenkins
Bike Law is thrilled to announce the successful recruitment of Arleigh Jenkins as our Director. Many of you already know Arleigh by her former alias, Bike Shop Girl. She brings more than a decade of marketing and bicycle industry experience to our Network. She started out in a bicycle shop at the age of 15, founded…
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Urgent: Bylaw Declaring Toronto Streets “Community Safety Zones”
A VRU law is simple: you hit a pedestrian, cyclist, or person on a mobility device, you face extra penalties. Here is one option city council and councilors should seriously consider. Firstly, before even embarking on this issue, I want to express extreme concern that no steps have been made to bring in Vulnerable Road User…