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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Insurance Advice for Michigan Cyclists
Bike Law Bryan explains the importance of Underinsured Motorist Coverage and why having the right car insurance may mean the right bicyclist insurance. Bicycle lawyers are frequently asked for advice about the bicycle insurance coverages cyclists should consider. The answer to this question is complicated and usually requires an analysis of a cyclist’s unique circumstances and
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Insurance Advice For Oregon Bicyclists
Law Bob gives advice for riders in Oregon, and most other places. In some countries, comprehensive insurance policies are available for cyclists; like their counterparts for motorists, these policies cover cyclists for risks such as liability, personal injury, uninsured motorists, and theft. Until recently, comprehensive insurance policies for cyclists were not available in the United
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Driver intentionally hits cyclist, twice, and flees.
A local cyclist narrowly avoided tragedy at the hands of a road-raging driver in suburban Olathe, Kansas, on Monday Oct 20. While on a public road, near a well-used public park, the cyclist rode past a driver who was pulling to a stop sign. For no good reason, the driver became engaged, gunned his engine and veered the
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Bike Law Cycling Team on the podium!
In Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Bike Law CX team participated in the Tailwind Veterans Memorial Park Cyclocross Race. Bike Law teammates Amy Meldrum and Wade Burch rode their way to the podium with Amy taking the top spot in the Women’s Category 3-4 race and Wade riding to 2nd place in a very fast and talented Masters
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School Bus Driver Arrested in Fatal Hit and Run of Houston Bicyclist
Bike Law Charlie reports. At approximately 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, 56 year-old Bobby Brooks pedaled his bicycle down Hansen Road in Houston, Texas. This stretch of Hansen is primarily light-industrial and only blocks from the end of Runway 22 at Houston’s William Hobby Airport. As Mr. Brooks rode down Hansen and into the
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It’s Official: Bicycle Safety Now Part Of Michigan Driver’s Education
The Signing of the Nathan Bower Act is a momentous occasion for Michigan Bicycle Law. Yesterday (10/15), Governor Rick Snyder signed Public Act 317, the Nathan Bower Act, in Lansing, Michigan. It is now mandated that in addition to the standard driver’s education curriculum currently taught to future Michigan drivers, information about motorcycle and bicycle
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NC Bike Summit, Bike Law Books #1, and NC CX
Law Ann reports on a great weekend. It was a great weekend for bikes, at least in my (Ann’s) world. Thursday was the start of the 3rd annual North Carolina Bicycle Summit, this year in Greensboro. Work kept me away until Saturday, when I drove up to deliver a presentation, along with Jeff Viscount and Steven Goodridge,
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Adding Insult to Injury in Brooklyn
Driver sues cyclist for car damage after she runs him down. A Manhattan woman is suing our client, a Brooklyn Cyclist, for $ 2000 for damaged to her car after she mowed him down on a Brooklyn street. In May of 2014 cyclist John Roemer, just days before his college graduation, was seriously injured in
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Honoring the Life of a Michigan Bicyclist
Michigan Bicycle Accident Attorney Bryan Waldman reports laws to protect cyclists This past Sunday (10/5/14), dozens of Michigan bicyclists rode 16 miles, paying tribute to Jill Byelich, a young mother of two killed by a car while riding near DeWitt, Michigan. The cyclists paid their respects at a memorial that included a photo of Jill
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Denver Bike Commuting – Fall 2014 Update
Jason Crawford reports on better infrastructure. The upswell in bike commuting we have experienced the last few years continues to roll on. Thanks to the public advocacy work of BikeDenver, a concerted effort is now being made to increase cycle and pedestrian multi-modal transportation among students, staff and faculty at the Auraria campus. As this large educational
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Waiver! When Bicyclists Sign Their Rights Away.
Illinois bicycle accident attorney Brendan Kevenides explains the law of event waivers. As an Illinois attorney who represents injured bicyclists, and who also sponsors cycling clubs, race teams and bike events I love and hate exculpatory agreements. These rights waiving documents can be devastatingly bad for the individual cyclist who has been harmed due to someone
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“New Mobility” in Charleston
Charleston Bicycle Accident Attorney Timmy Finch reports on the future. On Monday night I went to listen to Gabe Klein present recommendations for the City of Charleston to help the city move forward with a “New Mobility.” Right away, Klein proclaimed that he is not so much a fan of proposals and studies as he
