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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End to Contributory Negligence in North Carolina?
Contributory Negligence is Unfair to Injured NC Bicyclists There is finally a positive development in the fight against Contributory Negligence in North Carolina. Last week a bill called the “Victims’ Fair Treatment Act” was filed in the North Carolina Senate. If passed, the bill would finally bring North Carolina bike laws into line with all but 3 other states…
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2 of the Best Bike Shops in Birmingham
Redemptive Cycles & Cahaba Cycles are very different bike shops, but Alabama cyclists are lucky to have both. Birmingham is blessed to have a number of great bike shops. Two of these shops, although very different, are the focus here. Future blog posts from Bike Law Alabama will focus on some of the other great shops in…
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Dooring Case Goes to Trial (and Wins)
Louisiana has the first trial verdict assigning 100% fault to the passenger who did the dooring and 0% fault to bicyclist who was doored. Buena Batiste did not plan to be “doored.” She was knocked off her bike by a car door and then yelled at by the woman who opened it. Fortunately, we were…
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Bike Hand Signals
Before you get a driver’s license, you typically have to take a test that demonstrates your understanding of the rules of the road. This includes the importance of signaling your intentions when you are turning or changing lanes. Across the United States, bicyclists are required to use signals to let others know what they plan…
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Our Streets: Ash Narayanan
As a Minneapolis-based attorney, I live, work, play and bike in the city. Although my city might be known for its lakes and our infamous Juicy Lucy, Minneapolis’ dedication to having safer streets for all should be included in that list. To reach the safe streets goal, numerous non-profit organizations and groups are working tirelessly…
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Apply to Become a 2021 Bike Law Ambassador
The deadline to apply is Sunday, January 24th. Applications for the Bike Law Foundation Ambassador Program are now live. CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION. The deadline to apply is Sunday, January 24th. Those selected will be notified on or before February 1. Thanks for your support and willingness to work together to make bicycling safer for all. We are committed…
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Texas Debating 3-Foot Passing Law
Make your voice heard in favor of a 3-foot passing law to protect Texas cyclists. It happens all the time: Someone emails me video footage, clearly showing they were biking along when a car buzzes past, coming within inches of a horrible crash — and there’s nothing I can do about it because we don’t…
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Driver Indicted for Killing Cyclist
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12/22/20, 8:30PM Anne Arundel County, Maryland BIKE LAW ANNOUNCES THE INDICTMENT OF CARL BEHLER FOR KILLING CYCLIST AND INJURING OTHERS Today, Carl Behler appeared in court for the first time for killing cyclist Arthur Carter and injuring others. He was indicted on Friday (12/18) by the Anne Arundel County Grand Jury and…
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Top 3 Goals of the first Metro Atlanta Bicycle Mayor
Interview of Pattie Baker by Bike Law Georgia’s Maria Borowik When I (Maria of Bike Law Georgia) called Pattie Baker, the first Metro Atlanta Bicycle Mayor, she was trudging through marshland on her bicycle on Alpharetta’s Big Creek Greenway. I pictured her in my mind with her bike, wearing her signature skirts, and mud on her…
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Alabama Bike Advocate Jamie Miernik
Jamie promotes the growing Alabama Bike Community, even during COVID. When Alabama bike advocate Jamie Miernik was growing up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she dreamed of being an astronaut. And today, although she is not an astronaut, as a chemical engineer who worked for Boeing on the NASA space station project, she put her knowledge and…
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8 Great Georgia Local Bike Shops
Support local bike shops that support the cycling community. We have so many amazing local bike shops in the Atlanta Metro Area and in Georgia that it’s hard to single out any for the service that they provide, but here’s a short list of some of the shops from various parts of town and throughout the…
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In Memoriam: 10 Lessons from Justice Ginsberg
RBG-Inspired Endurance Strategies for the Weary Bike Law Advocate Last month after Justice Ginsberg passed away, I went on one of those long solo rides to pedal things out. I was hoping that time in the saddle would help settle the emotional torrent within me. On one hand, I was feeling driven, empowered, and more motivated than…
