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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Meet Andy Singer & Ian Buck: Advocating for Cyclists in St. Paul, Minnesota
[Self Portrait by Andy Singer] What do a cartoonist and a high school computer technology teacher have in common? A passion for cycling and bicycle advocacy. Andy Singer, cartoonist and illustrator and Ian Buck, podcaster and high school teacher, are both co-chairs of the St. Paul Bicycle Coalition, founded in 2010. They’re two dedicated advocates…
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Our Streets Can Help Keep Us Healthy (and Sane)
During COVID-19, some streets should be closed to motor vehicles but remain open for walking, running and biking. We all need some space. In these strange times when a unique virus has shuttered my city, Chicago, and many others around the world, one of the more precious commodities is space, particularly outdoor space. Yesterday, Chicago…
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VIDEO: Texas Pickup Comes Within Inches of Children
Texas Still Doesn’t Have a Safe Passing Law. It is NEEDED NOW. One look at this video is all you need to see why this parent reached out to Bike Law with serious concerns about a Dallas driver. Even as a bike accident lawyer that has dealt with many cases of dangerous driving, this video made…
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Cycliq Footage Gets Police to Ticket Driver
Bike Law Maine Uses Video and Driver Gets Ticket Last November, an experienced rider from Maine was commuting to work on his bicycle when a tractor trailer operator came up on him from behind him and passed him at a dangerous and nearly deadly distance. As the rider describes it, as the tractor trailer operator…
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Cycling in the Age of Coronavirus
Bike Law Kurt — just back from Spain — on how to keep pedaling. No snot rockets, k? As I write this we still seem far from getting a final handle on how to deal with the coronavirus. Planned events, including USACycling competitive and other events, pro tour events and alternative events like the Belgian Waffle ride have all…
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Olivia Hart: New ED of Redemptive Cycles
Carrying on the group’s proud legacy of improving lives — and Birmingham — through bicycling. Olivia Hart has just been introduced as the new (3rd ever) Executive Director of Redemptive Cycles, a non-profit organization in Birmingham, Alabama (www.redemptivecycles.com) which does many things – including, but by no means limited to: 1. running an “earn a…
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Bike Law Minnesota 2019
A Look Back at Bicycle Advocacy Efforts in Minnesota As a Minnesota bike accident attorney and fellow cyclist, I take great strides to fill my time with advocacy efforts. Not only do I choose to advocate on behalf of my clients, but also for the Minnesota cycling community. Last year, 2019, was a year to…
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Tragedy & Activism
The Role of the Fierce Family Advocate This year’s Vision Zero (VZ) conference held at Temple University was hosted by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia for the third time. Attendance and participation were strong, reflecting solid community support for better road safety in the city. Many themes of the day bubbled up including how…
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A Call to Drive with Real 20-20 Vision
Coach Oke’s Ghost Bike Several years ago, I was jogging alongside Reid Park in Tucson, Arizona when suddenly I was greeted by an old ghost bike. The stark white frame of the bicycle memorial juxtaposed against the soft, dusty hues of the desert landscape immediately caught my attention. What retained it was a hand-painted sign…
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Cargo Bike (Law) Life
I’ve always been a bike guy, but not always a cargo bike guy. For a long time I was a fixie guy focused on the “less is more” approach to my bike. To be honest, I bristled at the idea of a saddle bag. I used to think the point of riding was to go…
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Fatal Annapolis Bike Crash
Driver plows into Maryland peloton, killing one, catastrophically injuring another, and changing the lives of dear friends. The Washington Post, Capital Gazette, and Baltimore Sun (amongst others) don’t tell what we feel are the important parts of the story explaining the catastrophic and fatal crash caused by motorist Carl Leslie Behler (driving a 2015 GMC…
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The fight for justice in Henderson County bicyclist death
North Carolina Judicial District 29(b) is comprised of three counties and holds civil Superior Court once or twice a month. I’ve learned over the years to look forward to going to court in these smaller counties. The courthouses are typically historic landmarks and your hearing notice sends you to someplace important sounding like “Courtroom 1.”…