BICYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYERS ACROSS THE US & CANADA Our goal is to be bicycle advocates as well as legal advocates, and to pursue cycling justice. Learn More. Report a bike crash. 01 Law. 02 Blog. 03 Accident 411. 04 Our Foundation. 05 Merch. Menu 1 ABOLISH CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE! Contributory negligence, also known as “contrib,” “pure contributory negligence” and “the 1% rule” is a system by which an injured person who is even 1% at fault for her injuries is entitled to NO damages. Very simply, if someone runs a red light and injures or kills the person with the green light, if the green light person could 2019 ONTARIO BIKE LAWS SUMMARY Each municipality can pass bylaws prohibiting sidewalk riding. Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 950 states that “No person age 14 and older shall ride a bicycle on a sidewalk of any highway, except for those locations designated in § 886-6 of Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks.”.

BIKE HAND SIGNALS

After being struck by a car, you may be dealing with painful physical injuries as well as ongoing trauma. We can help. The Bike Law Network isn’t a law firm. Instead, we are a network of independent lawyers and law firms, all of whom share a passion for cycling. Reach out to us today at 1-866-370-8796 to get connected with a Bike Law Lawyer WOMEN ON BIKES DAY 15: RACHAEL MANEY Rachael Maney is the Director of the Bike Law Network and of the non-profit Bike Law Foundation.. As most of you know, she has spent the last two weeks on these pages profiling 16 Women on Bikes leading up to yesterday’s inaugural Women’s Cycling Day.. If you haven’t yet, read her profiles of and conversations with Lauren Hefferon and Heather Mason, Ann Groninger, Kathryn Doornbos, Nedra ALABAMA BICYCLE LAWS It’s important to know your legal rights (and duties) when bicycling in Alabama. It is especially important after a bicycle accident (we call them bicycle “crashes” and explain why here).. This is a general overview of Alabama’s bicycle laws. LOUISIANA BICYCLE LAWS Equipment. Bicyclists under the age of 12 are required to wear a properly fastened helmet. At night, a bicycle must be equipped with a front white light and a rear red light, both visible from 500 feet away. Every bicycle must be equipped with a bell or other device capable of giving an audible signal for a distance of at least 100

feet, but a

ELECTRIC BIKES AND INSURANCE Prologue Last month, I rode across the Casco Bay Bridge to talk e-bikes and insurance with Bob O’Brien, the Vice President of Noyes, Hall and Allen Insurance in South Portland, Maine.. Although I have yet to invest in an e-bike for myself, I have been captivated by e-bikes and their potential to get and keep more people on bikes ever since I saw friends use an e-bike to maintain their MARYLAND BICYCLE LAWS Prohibitions. Clinging to motor vehicles while bicycling is not permitted. Bicycles must be operated with both hands. A bicycle may not carry more than the number of persons for which it is designed. Bicycles are not permitted on any road with a posted speed limit of fifty (50) miles per hour or faster. Bicyclists may not wear headsets

or

IDAHO BICYCLE LAWS

Equipment. At night, a bicycle must be equipped with a front white light and a rear red reflector visible from at least 500 feet away. Every bicycle should have brakes which enable the bicyclist to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement. In Boise City, every bicycle must be equipped with a brake which will stop the bike

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BICYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYERS ACROSS THE US & CANADA Our goal is to be bicycle advocates as well as legal advocates, and to pursue cycling justice. Learn More. Report a bike crash. 01 Law. 02 Blog. 03 Accident 411. 04 Our Foundation. 05 Merch. Menu 1 ABOLISH CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE! Contributory negligence, also known as “contrib,” “pure contributory negligence” and “the 1% rule” is a system by which an injured person who is even 1% at fault for her injuries is entitled to NO damages. Very simply, if someone runs a red light and injures or kills the person with the green light, if the green light person could 2019 ONTARIO BIKE LAWS SUMMARY Each municipality can pass bylaws prohibiting sidewalk riding. Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 950 states that “No person age 14 and older shall ride a bicycle on a sidewalk of any highway, except for those locations designated in § 886-6 of Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks.”.

BIKE HAND SIGNALS

After being struck by a car, you may be dealing with painful physical injuries as well as ongoing trauma. We can help. The Bike Law Network isn’t a law firm. Instead, we are a network of independent lawyers and law firms, all of whom share a passion for cycling. Reach out to us today at 1-866-370-8796 to get connected with a Bike Law Lawyer WOMEN ON BIKES DAY 15: RACHAEL MANEY Rachael Maney is the Director of the Bike Law Network and of the non-profit Bike Law Foundation.. As most of you know, she has spent the last two weeks on these pages profiling 16 Women on Bikes leading up to yesterday’s inaugural Women’s Cycling Day.. If you haven’t yet, read her profiles of and conversations with Lauren Hefferon and Heather Mason, Ann Groninger, Kathryn Doornbos, Nedra ALABAMA BICYCLE LAWS It’s important to know your legal rights (and duties) when bicycling in Alabama. It is especially important after a bicycle accident (we call them bicycle “crashes” and explain why here).. This is a general overview of Alabama’s bicycle laws. LOUISIANA BICYCLE LAWS Equipment. Bicyclists under the age of 12 are required to wear a properly fastened helmet. At night, a bicycle must be equipped with a front white light and a rear red light, both visible from 500 feet away. Every bicycle must be equipped with a bell or other device capable of giving an audible signal for a distance of at least 100

feet, but a

ELECTRIC BIKES AND INSURANCE Prologue Last month, I rode across the Casco Bay Bridge to talk e-bikes and insurance with Bob O’Brien, the Vice President of Noyes, Hall and Allen Insurance in South Portland, Maine.. Although I have yet to invest in an e-bike for myself, I have been captivated by e-bikes and their potential to get and keep more people on bikes ever since I saw friends use an e-bike to maintain their MARYLAND BICYCLE LAWS Prohibitions. Clinging to motor vehicles while bicycling is not permitted. Bicycles must be operated with both hands. A bicycle may not carry more than the number of persons for which it is designed. Bicycles are not permitted on any road with a posted speed limit of fifty (50) miles per hour or faster. Bicyclists may not wear headsets

or

IDAHO BICYCLE LAWS

Equipment. At night, a bicycle must be equipped with a front white light and a rear red reflector visible from at least 500 feet away. Every bicycle should have brakes which enable the bicyclist to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement. In Boise City, every bicycle must be equipped with a brake which will stop the bike

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ABOLISH CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE! Contributory negligence, also known as “contrib,” “pure contributory negligence” and “the 1% rule” is a system by which an injured person who is even 1% at fault for her injuries is entitled to NO damages. Very simply, if someone runs a red light and injures or kills the person with the green light, if the green light person could BIKE BOXES ARE THE ANSWER Bike Boxes and the MUTCD. When researching the background on Green Bicycle Boxes, we found that they are not specifically described in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD). In fact, Bicycle Boxes have only been used in the United States only on an experimental basis through the MUTCD official experimentation process.

TRAGEDY & ACTIVISM

Latanya’s niece and her three young children were killed by a speeding car while walking across the dangerous Philadelphia Boulevard. It was a preventable tragedy. Each time she recounts the details of the horrific crash, she is visibly shaken, but her resolve

to

DRIVER INDICTED FOR KILLING CYCLIST 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 promptly arrested and detained for 7 crimes related to the March 8, 2020 crash in which he drove across the double-yellow line and into a group of 7 cyclists. VIRGINIA BICYCLE LAWS Virginia state law does not require bicyclists to wear a helmet. A country, city or town can pass an ordinance to require children 14 years and younger to wear a helmet. At night, bicycles must be equipped with a front white headlight visible from 500 feet and a rear reflector visible from 600 feet. When operating on a highway with a

speed

10 WAYS YOU CAN BE BECOME AN ACTIVE BICYCLING ADVOCATE As today is Giving Tuesday, the largest funding day for US-based non-profits, it is fitting to reflect on how we can all effectively apply our time and money to make the bicycling movement stronger and more effective.. Top 10 Ways to Become an Active Bicycling Advocate. Put your money where your mouth is.Support local, state and federal bicycle organizations that are doing advocacy, education

IDAHO BICYCLE LAWS

Equipment. At night, a bicycle must be equipped with a front white light and a rear red reflector visible from at least 500 feet away. Every bicycle should have brakes which enable the bicyclist to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement. In Boise City, every bicycle must be equipped with a brake which will stop the bike

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SOUTH CAROLINA BICYCLE LAWS It’s important to know your legal rights (and duties) when bicycling in South Carolina. It is especially important after a bicycle accident (we call them bicycle “crashes” and explain why here).. This is a general overview of South Carolina’s bicycle laws. GEORGIA BICYCLE LAWS Bike lanes in Georgia are for the exclusive use of bicyclists and bicyclists are not required to use them unless there is a local ordinance requiring it. Motor vehicle drivers must yield to a bicyclist within a bike lane on the roadway. Bicyclists over the age of 12 are not legally permitted to ride on sidewalks unless a local

ordinance allows.

CYCLIST KILLED, SHODDY POLICE INVESTIGATION Jul 17, 2018. As the old, awful saying goes, if you want to get away with murder, kill a cyclist. Well, it looks like it’s happened again here in Georgia. On July 11, 2018, a very experienced rider and friend to many in the Rockdale County area, Albert “Ab” Roesel, was killed while out on a rural road doing a ride that he no doubt had BICYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYERS ACROSS THE US & CANADA Our goal is to be bicycle advocates as well as legal advocates, and to pursue cycling justice. Learn More. Report a bike crash. 01 Law. 02 Blog. 03 Accident 411. 04 Our Foundation. 05 Merch. Menu 1

BIKE HAND SIGNALS

After being struck by a car, you may be dealing with painful physical injuries as well as ongoing trauma. We can help. The Bike Law Network isn’t a law firm. Instead, we are a network of independent lawyers and law firms, all of whom share a passion for cycling. Reach out to us today at 1-866-370-8796 to get connected with a Bike Law Lawyer 2019 ONTARIO BIKE LAWS SUMMARY Each municipality can pass bylaws prohibiting sidewalk riding. Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 950 states that “No person age 14 and older shall ride a bicycle on a sidewalk of any highway, except for those locations designated in § 886-6 of Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks.”. WOMEN ON BIKES DAY 15: RACHAEL MANEY Rachael Maney is the Director of the Bike Law Network and of the non-profit Bike Law Foundation.. As most of you know, she has spent the last two weeks on these pages profiling 16 Women on Bikes leading up to yesterday’s inaugural Women’s Cycling Day.. If you haven’t yet, read her profiles of and conversations with Lauren Hefferon and Heather Mason, Ann Groninger, Kathryn Doornbos, Nedra LOUISIANA BICYCLE LAWS Equipment. Bicyclists under the age of 12 are required to wear a properly fastened helmet. At night, a bicycle must be equipped with a front white light and a rear red light, both visible from 500 feet away. Every bicycle must be equipped with a bell or other device capable of giving an audible signal for a distance of at least 100

feet, but a

ALABAMA BICYCLE LAWS It’s important to know your legal rights (and duties) when bicycling in Alabama. It is especially important after a bicycle accident (we call them bicycle “crashes” and explain why here).. This is a general overview of Alabama’s bicycle laws. NORTH CAROLINA BICYCLE LAWS It’s important to know your legal rights (and duties) when bicycling in North Carolina. It is especially important after a bicycle accident (we call them bicycle “crashes” and explain why here).. This is a general overview of North Carolina’s bicycle laws. ELECTRIC BIKES AND INSURANCE Prologue Last month, I rode across the Casco Bay Bridge to talk e-bikes and insurance with Bob O’Brien, the Vice President of Noyes, Hall and Allen Insurance in South Portland, Maine.. Although I have yet to invest in an e-bike for myself, I have been captivated by e-bikes and their potential to get and keep more people on bikes ever since I saw friends use an e-bike to maintain their MARYLAND BICYCLE LAWS Prohibitions. Clinging to motor vehicles while bicycling is not permitted. Bicycles must be operated with both hands. A bicycle may not carry more than the number of persons for which it is designed. Bicycles are not permitted on any road with a posted speed limit of fifty (50) miles per hour or faster. Bicyclists may not wear headsets

or

IDAHO BICYCLE LAWS

Equipment. At night, a bicycle must be equipped with a front white light and a rear red reflector visible from at least 500 feet away. Every bicycle should have brakes which enable the bicyclist to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement. In Boise City, every bicycle must be equipped with a brake which will stop the bike

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BICYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYERS ACROSS THE US & CANADA Our goal is to be bicycle advocates as well as legal advocates, and to pursue cycling justice. Learn More. Report a bike crash. 01 Law. 02 Blog. 03 Accident 411. 04 Our Foundation. 05 Merch. Menu 1

BIKE HAND SIGNALS

After being struck by a car, you may be dealing with painful physical injuries as well as ongoing trauma. We can help. The Bike Law Network isn’t a law firm. Instead, we are a network of independent lawyers and law firms, all of whom share a passion for cycling. Reach out to us today at 1-866-370-8796 to get connected with a Bike Law Lawyer 2019 ONTARIO BIKE LAWS SUMMARY Each municipality can pass bylaws prohibiting sidewalk riding. Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 950 states that “No person age 14 and older shall ride a bicycle on a sidewalk of any highway, except for those locations designated in § 886-6 of Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks.”. WOMEN ON BIKES DAY 15: RACHAEL MANEY Rachael Maney is the Director of the Bike Law Network and of the non-profit Bike Law Foundation.. As most of you know, she has spent the last two weeks on these pages profiling 16 Women on Bikes leading up to yesterday’s inaugural Women’s Cycling Day.. If you haven’t yet, read her profiles of and conversations with Lauren Hefferon and Heather Mason, Ann Groninger, Kathryn Doornbos, Nedra LOUISIANA BICYCLE LAWS Equipment. Bicyclists under the age of 12 are required to wear a properly fastened helmet. At night, a bicycle must be equipped with a front white light and a rear red light, both visible from 500 feet away. Every bicycle must be equipped with a bell or other device capable of giving an audible signal for a distance of at least 100

feet, but a

ALABAMA BICYCLE LAWS It’s important to know your legal rights (and duties) when bicycling in Alabama. It is especially important after a bicycle accident (we call them bicycle “crashes” and explain why here).. This is a general overview of Alabama’s bicycle laws. NORTH CAROLINA BICYCLE LAWS It’s important to know your legal rights (and duties) when bicycling in North Carolina. It is especially important after a bicycle accident (we call them bicycle “crashes” and explain why here).. This is a general overview of North Carolina’s bicycle laws. ELECTRIC BIKES AND INSURANCE Prologue Last month, I rode across the Casco Bay Bridge to talk e-bikes and insurance with Bob O’Brien, the Vice President of Noyes, Hall and Allen Insurance in South Portland, Maine.. Although I have yet to invest in an e-bike for myself, I have been captivated by e-bikes and their potential to get and keep more people on bikes ever since I saw friends use an e-bike to maintain their MARYLAND BICYCLE LAWS Prohibitions. Clinging to motor vehicles while bicycling is not permitted. Bicycles must be operated with both hands. A bicycle may not carry more than the number of persons for which it is designed. Bicycles are not permitted on any road with a posted speed limit of fifty (50) miles per hour or faster. Bicyclists may not wear headsets

or

IDAHO BICYCLE LAWS

Equipment. At night, a bicycle must be equipped with a front white light and a rear red reflector visible from at least 500 feet away. Every bicycle should have brakes which enable the bicyclist to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement. In Boise City, every bicycle must be equipped with a brake which will stop the bike

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BIKE BOXES ARE THE ANSWER Bike Boxes and the MUTCD. When researching the background on Green Bicycle Boxes, we found that they are not specifically described in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD). In fact, Bicycle Boxes have only been used in the United States only on an experimental basis through the MUTCD official experimentation process. BIKING AFTER COVID: WILL THE MOMENTUM CONTINUE? The shop has been conducting its business in the parking lot in front of the shop and has hired new employees, due to the COVID “bike boom.”. Bicycle Sport’s experience is similar to other shops around the state and around the world. “In March, nationwide sales of bicycles, equipment and repair services nearly doubled compared

with the

DRIVER INDICTED FOR KILLING CYCLIST 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 promptly arrested and detained for 7 crimes related to the March 8, 2020 crash in which he drove across the double-yellow line and into a group of 7 cyclists. 10 WAYS YOU CAN BE BECOME AN ACTIVE BICYCLING ADVOCATE As today is Giving Tuesday, the largest funding day for US-based non-profits, it is fitting to reflect on how we can all effectively apply our time and money to make the bicycling movement stronger and more effective.. Top 10 Ways to Become an Active Bicycling Advocate. Put your money where your mouth is.Support local, state and federal bicycle organizations that are doing advocacy, education

TRAGEDY & ACTIVISM

Latanya’s niece and her three young children were killed by a speeding car while walking across the dangerous Philadelphia Boulevard. It was a preventable tragedy. Each time she recounts the details of the horrific crash, she is visibly shaken, but her resolve

to

VIRGINIA BICYCLE LAWS Virginia state law does not require bicyclists to wear a helmet. A country, city or town can pass an ordinance to require children 14 years and younger to wear a helmet. At night, bicycles must be equipped with a front white headlight visible from 500 feet and a rear reflector visible from 600 feet. When operating on a highway with a

speed

IDAHO BICYCLE LAWS

Equipment. At night, a bicycle must be equipped with a front white light and a rear red reflector visible from at least 500 feet away. Every bicycle should have brakes which enable the bicyclist to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement. In Boise City, every bicycle must be equipped with a brake which will stop the bike

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SOUTH CAROLINA BICYCLE LAWS It’s important to know your legal rights (and duties) when bicycling in South Carolina. It is especially important after a bicycle accident (we call them bicycle “crashes” and explain why here).. This is a general overview of South Carolina’s bicycle laws. GEORGIA BICYCLE LAWS Bike lanes in Georgia are for the exclusive use of bicyclists and bicyclists are not required to use them unless there is a local ordinance requiring it. Motor vehicle drivers must yield to a bicyclist within a bike lane on the roadway. Bicyclists over the age of 12 are not legally permitted to ride on sidewalks unless a local

ordinance allows.

CYCLIST KILLED, SHODDY POLICE INVESTIGATION Jul 17, 2018. As the old, awful saying goes, if you want to get away with murder, kill a cyclist. Well, it looks like it’s happened again here in Georgia. On July 11, 2018, a very experienced rider and friend to many in the Rockdale County area, Albert “Ab” Roesel, was killed while out on a rural road doing a ride that he no doubt had BICYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYERS ACROSS THE US & CANADA Our goal is to be bicycle advocates as well as legal advocates, and to pursue cycling justice. Learn More. Report a bike crash. 01 Law. 02 Blog. 03 Accident 411. 04 Our Foundation. 05 Merch. Menu 1

BIKE HAND SIGNALS

After being struck by a car, you may be dealing with painful physical injuries as well as ongoing trauma. We can help. The Bike Law Network isn’t a law firm. Instead, we are a network of independent lawyers and law firms, all of whom share a passion for cycling. Reach out to us today at 1-866-370-8796 to get connected with a Bike Law Lawyer 2019 ONTARIO BIKE LAWS SUMMARY Each municipality can pass bylaws prohibiting sidewalk riding. Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 950 states that “No person age 14 and older shall ride a bicycle on a sidewalk of any highway, except for those locations designated in § 886-6 of Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks.”. WOMEN ON BIKES DAY 15: RACHAEL MANEY Rachael Maney is the Director of the Bike Law Network and of the non-profit Bike Law Foundation.. As most of you know, she has spent the last two weeks on these pages profiling 16 Women on Bikes leading up to yesterday’s inaugural Women’s Cycling Day.. If you haven’t yet, read her profiles of and conversations with Lauren Hefferon and Heather Mason, Ann Groninger, Kathryn Doornbos, Nedra LOUISIANA BICYCLE LAWS Equipment. Bicyclists under the age of 12 are required to wear a properly fastened helmet. At night, a bicycle must be equipped with a front white light and a rear red light, both visible from 500 feet away. Every bicycle must be equipped with a bell or other device capable of giving an audible signal for a distance of at least 100

feet, but a

ALABAMA BICYCLE LAWS It’s important to know your legal rights (and duties) when bicycling in Alabama. It is especially important after a bicycle accident (we call them bicycle “crashes” and explain why here).. This is a general overview of Alabama’s bicycle laws. NORTH CAROLINA BICYCLE LAWS It’s important to know your legal rights (and duties) when bicycling in North Carolina. It is especially important after a bicycle accident (we call them bicycle “crashes” and explain why here).. This is a general overview of North Carolina’s bicycle laws. ELECTRIC BIKES AND INSURANCE Prologue Last month, I rode across the Casco Bay Bridge to talk e-bikes and insurance with Bob O’Brien, the Vice President of Noyes, Hall and Allen Insurance in South Portland, Maine.. Although I have yet to invest in an e-bike for myself, I have been captivated by e-bikes and their potential to get and keep more people on bikes ever since I saw friends use an e-bike to maintain their MARYLAND BICYCLE LAWS Prohibitions. Clinging to motor vehicles while bicycling is not permitted. Bicycles must be operated with both hands. A bicycle may not carry more than the number of persons for which it is designed. Bicycles are not permitted on any road with a posted speed limit of fifty (50) miles per hour or faster. Bicyclists may not wear headsets

or

IDAHO BICYCLE LAWS

Equipment. At night, a bicycle must be equipped with a front white light and a rear red reflector visible from at least 500 feet away. Every bicycle should have brakes which enable the bicyclist to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement. In Boise City, every bicycle must be equipped with a brake which will stop the bike

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BICYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYERS ACROSS THE US & CANADA Our goal is to be bicycle advocates as well as legal advocates, and to pursue cycling justice. Learn More. Report a bike crash. 01 Law. 02 Blog. 03 Accident 411. 04 Our Foundation. 05 Merch. Menu 1

BIKE HAND SIGNALS

After being struck by a car, you may be dealing with painful physical injuries as well as ongoing trauma. We can help. The Bike Law Network isn’t a law firm. Instead, we are a network of independent lawyers and law firms, all of whom share a passion for cycling. Reach out to us today at 1-866-370-8796 to get connected with a Bike Law Lawyer 2019 ONTARIO BIKE LAWS SUMMARY Each municipality can pass bylaws prohibiting sidewalk riding. Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 950 states that “No person age 14 and older shall ride a bicycle on a sidewalk of any highway, except for those locations designated in § 886-6 of Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks.”. WOMEN ON BIKES DAY 15: RACHAEL MANEY Rachael Maney is the Director of the Bike Law Network and of the non-profit Bike Law Foundation.. As most of you know, she has spent the last two weeks on these pages profiling 16 Women on Bikes leading up to yesterday’s inaugural Women’s Cycling Day.. If you haven’t yet, read her profiles of and conversations with Lauren Hefferon and Heather Mason, Ann Groninger, Kathryn Doornbos, Nedra LOUISIANA BICYCLE LAWS Equipment. Bicyclists under the age of 12 are required to wear a properly fastened helmet. At night, a bicycle must be equipped with a front white light and a rear red light, both visible from 500 feet away. Every bicycle must be equipped with a bell or other device capable of giving an audible signal for a distance of at least 100

feet, but a

ALABAMA BICYCLE LAWS It’s important to know your legal rights (and duties) when bicycling in Alabama. It is especially important after a bicycle accident (we call them bicycle “crashes” and explain why here).. This is a general overview of Alabama’s bicycle laws. NORTH CAROLINA BICYCLE LAWS It’s important to know your legal rights (and duties) when bicycling in North Carolina. It is especially important after a bicycle accident (we call them bicycle “crashes” and explain why here).. This is a general overview of North Carolina’s bicycle laws. ELECTRIC BIKES AND INSURANCE Prologue Last month, I rode across the Casco Bay Bridge to talk e-bikes and insurance with Bob O’Brien, the Vice President of Noyes, Hall and Allen Insurance in South Portland, Maine.. Although I have yet to invest in an e-bike for myself, I have been captivated by e-bikes and their potential to get and keep more people on bikes ever since I saw friends use an e-bike to maintain their MARYLAND BICYCLE LAWS Prohibitions. Clinging to motor vehicles while bicycling is not permitted. Bicycles must be operated with both hands. A bicycle may not carry more than the number of persons for which it is designed. Bicycles are not permitted on any road with a posted speed limit of fifty (50) miles per hour or faster. Bicyclists may not wear headsets

or

IDAHO BICYCLE LAWS

Equipment. At night, a bicycle must be equipped with a front white light and a rear red reflector visible from at least 500 feet away. Every bicycle should have brakes which enable the bicyclist to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement. In Boise City, every bicycle must be equipped with a brake which will stop the bike

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BIKE BOXES ARE THE ANSWER Bike Boxes and the MUTCD. When researching the background on Green Bicycle Boxes, we found that they are not specifically described in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD). In fact, Bicycle Boxes have only been used in the United States only on an experimental basis through the MUTCD official experimentation process. BIKING AFTER COVID: WILL THE MOMENTUM CONTINUE? The shop has been conducting its business in the parking lot in front of the shop and has hired new employees, due to the COVID “bike boom.”. Bicycle Sport’s experience is similar to other shops around the state and around the world. “In March, nationwide sales of bicycles, equipment and repair services nearly doubled compared

with the

DRIVER INDICTED FOR KILLING CYCLIST 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 promptly arrested and detained for 7 crimes related to the March 8, 2020 crash in which he drove across the double-yellow line and into a group of 7 cyclists. 10 WAYS YOU CAN BE BECOME AN ACTIVE BICYCLING ADVOCATE As today is Giving Tuesday, the largest funding day for US-based non-profits, it is fitting to reflect on how we can all effectively apply our time and money to make the bicycling movement stronger and more effective.. Top 10 Ways to Become an Active Bicycling Advocate. Put your money where your mouth is.Support local, state and federal bicycle organizations that are doing advocacy, education

TRAGEDY & ACTIVISM

Latanya’s niece and her three young children were killed by a speeding car while walking across the dangerous Philadelphia Boulevard. It was a preventable tragedy. Each time she recounts the details of the horrific crash, she is visibly shaken, but her resolve

to

VIRGINIA BICYCLE LAWS Virginia state law does not require bicyclists to wear a helmet. A country, city or town can pass an ordinance to require children 14 years and younger to wear a helmet. At night, bicycles must be equipped with a front white headlight visible from 500 feet and a rear reflector visible from 600 feet. When operating on a highway with a

speed

IDAHO BICYCLE LAWS

Equipment. At night, a bicycle must be equipped with a front white light and a rear red reflector visible from at least 500 feet away. Every bicycle should have brakes which enable the bicyclist to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement. In Boise City, every bicycle must be equipped with a brake which will stop the bike

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SOUTH CAROLINA BICYCLE LAWS It’s important to know your legal rights (and duties) when bicycling in South Carolina. It is especially important after a bicycle accident (we call them bicycle “crashes” and explain why here).. This is a general overview of South Carolina’s bicycle laws. GEORGIA BICYCLE LAWS Bike lanes in Georgia are for the exclusive use of bicyclists and bicyclists are not required to use them unless there is a local ordinance requiring it. Motor vehicle drivers must yield to a bicyclist within a bike lane on the roadway. Bicyclists over the age of 12 are not legally permitted to ride on sidewalks unless a local

ordinance allows.

CYCLIST KILLED, SHODDY POLICE INVESTIGATION Jul 17, 2018. As the old, awful saying goes, if you want to get away with murder, kill a cyclist. Well, it looks like it’s happened again here in Georgia. On July 11, 2018, a very experienced rider and friend to many in the Rockdale County area, Albert “Ab” Roesel, was killed while out on a rural road doing a ride that he no doubt had BICYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYERS ACROSS THE US & CANADA Our goal is to be bicycle advocates as well as legal advocates, and to pursue cycling justice. Learn More. Report a bike crash. 01 Law. 02 Blog. 03 Accident 411. 04 Our Foundation. 05 Merch. Menu 1 CANADA BICYCLE ACCIDENT ATTORNEY Patrick has chosen to join the Bike Law Network because of its focus on client and cause advocacy. If you have been injured in an Ontario/Canada bike accident and would like to discuss your case with a lawyer who gets cycling, Patrick welcomes your call for a free consultation. He can be reached at patrick@bikelaw.com and

1-866-685-3311.

BIKE HAND SIGNALS

After being struck by a car, you may be dealing with painful physical injuries as well as ongoing trauma. We can help. The Bike Law Network isn’t a law firm. Instead, we are a network of independent lawyers and law firms, all of whom share a passion for cycling. Reach out to us today at 1-866-370-8796 to get connected with a Bike Law Lawyer ABOLISH CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE! Contributory negligence, also known as “contrib,” “pure contributory negligence” and “the 1% rule” is a system by which an injured person who is even 1% at fault for her injuries is entitled to NO damages. Very simply, if someone runs a red light and injures or kills the person with the green light, if the green light person could 2019 ONTARIO BIKE LAWS SUMMARY Each municipality can pass bylaws prohibiting sidewalk riding. Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 950 states that “No person age 14 and older shall ride a bicycle on a sidewalk of any highway, except for those locations designated in § 886-6 of Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks.”. DRIVER CONVICTED ON CYCLIQ VIDEO EVIDENCE DRIVER CONVICTED ON CYCLIQ VIDEO EVIDENCE. Christopher Lee Bradshaw of Lothian, MD was convicted of violating Maryland’s 3-foot bicycle passing law and negligent driving on April 19, 2021 in Annapolis, MD’s District Court. Maryland’s 3-foot passing law was enacted on

October 1, 2010 but

WOMEN ON BIKES DAY 15: RACHAEL MANEY Rachael Maney is the Director of the Bike Law Network and of the non-profit Bike Law Foundation.. As most of you know, she has spent the last two weeks on these pages profiling 16 Women on Bikes leading up to yesterday’s inaugural Women’s Cycling Day.. If you haven’t yet, read her profiles of and conversations with Lauren Hefferon and Heather Mason, Ann Groninger, Kathryn Doornbos, Nedra NORTH CAROLINA BICYCLE LAWS It’s important to know your legal rights (and duties) when bicycling in North Carolina. It is especially important after a bicycle accident (we call them bicycle “crashes” and explain why here).. This is a general overview of North Carolina’s bicycle laws. ALABAMA BICYCLE LAWS It’s important to know your legal rights (and duties) when bicycling in Alabama. It is especially important after a bicycle accident (we call them bicycle “crashes” and explain why here).. This is a general overview of Alabama’s bicycle laws. 10 WAYS YOU CAN BE BECOME AN ACTIVE BICYCLING ADVOCATE As today is Giving Tuesday, the largest funding day for US-based non-profits, it is fitting to reflect on how we can all effectively apply our time and money to make the bicycling movement stronger and more effective.. Top 10 Ways to Become an Active Bicycling Advocate. Put your money where your mouth is.Support local, state and federal bicycle organizations that are doing advocacy, education BICYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYERS ACROSS THE US & CANADA Our goal is to be bicycle advocates as well as legal advocates, and to pursue cycling justice. Learn More. Report a bike crash. 01 Law. 02 Blog. 03 Accident 411. 04 Our Foundation. 05 Merch. Menu 1 CANADA BICYCLE ACCIDENT ATTORNEY Patrick has chosen to join the Bike Law Network because of its focus on client and cause advocacy. If you have been injured in an Ontario/Canada bike accident and would like to discuss your case with a lawyer who gets cycling, Patrick welcomes your call for a free consultation. He can be reached at patrick@bikelaw.com and

1-866-685-3311.

BIKE HAND SIGNALS

After being struck by a car, you may be dealing with painful physical injuries as well as ongoing trauma. We can help. The Bike Law Network isn’t a law firm. Instead, we are a network of independent lawyers and law firms, all of whom share a passion for cycling. Reach out to us today at 1-866-370-8796 to get connected with a Bike Law Lawyer ABOLISH CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE! Contributory negligence, also known as “contrib,” “pure contributory negligence” and “the 1% rule” is a system by which an injured person who is even 1% at fault for her injuries is entitled to NO damages. Very simply, if someone runs a red light and injures or kills the person with the green light, if the green light person could 2019 ONTARIO BIKE LAWS SUMMARY Each municipality can pass bylaws prohibiting sidewalk riding. Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 950 states that “No person age 14 and older shall ride a bicycle on a sidewalk of any highway, except for those locations designated in § 886-6 of Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks.”. DRIVER CONVICTED ON CYCLIQ VIDEO EVIDENCE DRIVER CONVICTED ON CYCLIQ VIDEO EVIDENCE. Christopher Lee Bradshaw of Lothian, MD was convicted of violating Maryland’s 3-foot bicycle passing law and negligent driving on April 19, 2021 in Annapolis, MD’s District Court. Maryland’s 3-foot passing law was enacted on

October 1, 2010 but

WOMEN ON BIKES DAY 15: RACHAEL MANEY Rachael Maney is the Director of the Bike Law Network and of the non-profit Bike Law Foundation.. As most of you know, she has spent the last two weeks on these pages profiling 16 Women on Bikes leading up to yesterday’s inaugural Women’s Cycling Day.. If you haven’t yet, read her profiles of and conversations with Lauren Hefferon and Heather Mason, Ann Groninger, Kathryn Doornbos, Nedra NORTH CAROLINA BICYCLE LAWS It’s important to know your legal rights (and duties) when bicycling in North Carolina. It is especially important after a bicycle accident (we call them bicycle “crashes” and explain why here).. This is a general overview of North Carolina’s bicycle laws. ALABAMA BICYCLE LAWS It’s important to know your legal rights (and duties) when bicycling in Alabama. It is especially important after a bicycle accident (we call them bicycle “crashes” and explain why here).. This is a general overview of Alabama’s bicycle laws. 10 WAYS YOU CAN BE BECOME AN ACTIVE BICYCLING ADVOCATE As today is Giving Tuesday, the largest funding day for US-based non-profits, it is fitting to reflect on how we can all effectively apply our time and money to make the bicycling movement stronger and more effective.. Top 10 Ways to Become an Active Bicycling Advocate. Put your money where your mouth is.Support local, state and federal bicycle organizations that are doing advocacy, education CANADA BICYCLE ACCIDENT ATTORNEY Patrick has chosen to join the Bike Law Network because of its focus on client and cause advocacy. If you have been injured in an Ontario/Canada bike accident and would like to discuss your case with a lawyer who gets cycling, Patrick welcomes your call for a free consultation. He can be reached at patrick@bikelaw.com and

1-866-685-3311.

DRIVER CONVICTED ON CYCLIQ VIDEO EVIDENCE DRIVER CONVICTED ON CYCLIQ VIDEO EVIDENCE. Christopher Lee Bradshaw of Lothian, MD was convicted of violating Maryland’s 3-foot bicycle passing law and negligent driving on April 19, 2021 in Annapolis, MD’s District Court. Maryland’s 3-foot passing law was enacted on

October 1, 2010 but

ONTARIO BICYCLING LAWS FAQS An injured cyclist can receive up to $3,000.00 per month for two years or a maximum of $36,000.00 for attendant care benefits. In a catastrophic case, an injured cyclist can receive up to $6,000.00 per month up to a maximum of $1,000,000.00 and there is no time limit. BIKE BOXES ARE THE ANSWER Bike Boxes and the MUTCD. When researching the background on Green Bicycle Boxes, we found that they are not specifically described in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD). In fact, Bicycle Boxes have only been used in the United States only on an experimental basis through the MUTCD official experimentation process. END TO CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE IN NORTH CAROLINA? 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 into line with all but 3 other states by eradicating this deeply unfair

law.

TRAGEDY & ACTIVISM

Latanya’s niece and her three young children were killed by a speeding car while walking across the dangerous Philadelphia Boulevard. It was a preventable tragedy. Each time she recounts the details of the horrific crash, she is visibly shaken, but her resolve

to

ELECTRIC BIKES AND INSURANCE Prologue Last month, I rode across the Casco Bay Bridge to talk e-bikes and insurance with Bob O’Brien, the Vice President of Noyes, Hall and Allen Insurance in South Portland, Maine.. Although I have yet to invest in an e-bike for myself, I have been captivated by e-bikes and their potential to get and keep more people on bikes ever since I saw friends use an e-bike to maintain their 10 WAYS YOU CAN BE BECOME AN ACTIVE BICYCLING ADVOCATE As today is Giving Tuesday, the largest funding day for US-based non-profits, it is fitting to reflect on how we can all effectively apply our time and money to make the bicycling movement stronger and more effective.. Top 10 Ways to Become an Active Bicycling Advocate. Put your money where your mouth is.Support local, state and federal bicycle organizations that are doing advocacy, education THE LOST ART OF THE GROUP RIDE To respect the yellow line rule. To point out significant road problems. To brake less, especially in a pace line. To follow the wheel in front and not overlap. The ride leader and his lieutenants were serious about their roles, because the safety of the group depended on you, the weakest link. If you did not follow the rules,

you were

GEORGIA BICYCLE LAWS Bike lanes in Georgia are for the exclusive use of bicyclists and bicyclists are not required to use them unless there is a local ordinance requiring it. Motor vehicle drivers must yield to a bicyclist within a bike lane on the roadway. Bicyclists over the age of 12 are not legally permitted to ride on sidewalks unless a local

ordinance allows.

BICYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYERS ACROSS THE US & CANADA Our goal is to be bicycle advocates as well as legal advocates, and to pursue cycling justice. Learn More. Report a bike crash. 01 Law. 02 Blog. 03 Accident 411. 04 Our Foundation. 05 Merch. Menu 1 THE BIKE LAW MANIFESTO Nothing else allows us the independence, pleasure, and power to move so far, so fast, with so little effort. 03. Cycling is not suffering. Hunger and the plague are suffering. Cycling is a joy, even when it's hard. 04. A cyclist is more than a motor. Skill and elegance are

earned. 05.

2019 ONTARIO BIKE LAWS SUMMARY Each municipality can pass bylaws prohibiting sidewalk riding. Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 950 states that “No person age 14 and older shall ride a bicycle on a sidewalk of any highway, except for those locations designated in § 886-6 of Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks.”.

BIKE HAND SIGNALS

After being struck by a car, you may be dealing with painful physical injuries as well as ongoing trauma. We can help. The Bike Law Network isn’t a law firm. Instead, we are a network of independent lawyers and law firms, all of whom share a passion for cycling. Reach out to us today at 1-866-370-8796 to get connected with a Bike Law Lawyer WOMEN ON BIKES DAY 15: RACHAEL MANEY Rachael Maney is the Director of the Bike Law Network and of the non-profit Bike Law Foundation.. As most of you know, she has spent the last two weeks on these pages profiling 16 Women on Bikes leading up to yesterday’s inaugural Women’s Cycling Day.. If you haven’t yet, read her profiles of and conversations with Lauren Hefferon and Heather Mason, Ann Groninger, Kathryn Doornbos, Nedra 10 WAYS YOU CAN BE BECOME AN ACTIVE BICYCLING ADVOCATE As today is Giving Tuesday, the largest funding day for US-based non-profits, it is fitting to reflect on how we can all effectively apply our time and money to make the bicycling movement stronger and more effective.. Top 10 Ways to Become an Active Bicycling Advocate. Put your money where your mouth is.Support local, state and federal bicycle organizations that are doing advocacy, education ALABAMA BICYCLE LAWS It’s important to know your legal rights (and duties) when bicycling in Alabama. It is especially important after a bicycle accident (we call them bicycle “crashes” and explain why here).. This is a general overview of Alabama’s bicycle laws. LOUISIANA BICYCLE LAWS Equipment. Bicyclists under the age of 12 are required to wear a properly fastened helmet. At night, a bicycle must be equipped with a front white light and a rear red light, both visible from 500 feet away. Every bicycle must be equipped with a bell or other device capable of giving an audible signal for a distance of at least 100

feet, but a

MARYLAND BICYCLE LAWS Prohibitions. Clinging to motor vehicles while bicycling is not permitted. Bicycles must be operated with both hands. A bicycle may not carry more than the number of persons for which it is designed. Bicycles are not permitted on any road with a posted speed limit of fifty (50) miles per hour or faster. Bicyclists may not wear headsets

or

IDAHO BICYCLE LAWS

Equipment. At night, a bicycle must be equipped with a front white light and a rear red reflector visible from at least 500 feet away. Every bicycle should have brakes which enable the bicyclist to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement. In Boise City, every bicycle must be equipped with a brake which will stop the bike

in 25

BICYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYERS ACROSS THE US & CANADA Our goal is to be bicycle advocates as well as legal advocates, and to pursue cycling justice. Learn More. Report a bike crash. 01 Law. 02 Blog. 03 Accident 411. 04 Our Foundation. 05 Merch. Menu 1 THE BIKE LAW MANIFESTO Nothing else allows us the independence, pleasure, and power to move so far, so fast, with so little effort. 03. Cycling is not suffering. Hunger and the plague are suffering. Cycling is a joy, even when it's hard. 04. A cyclist is more than a motor. Skill and elegance are

earned. 05.

2019 ONTARIO BIKE LAWS SUMMARY Each municipality can pass bylaws prohibiting sidewalk riding. Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 950 states that “No person age 14 and older shall ride a bicycle on a sidewalk of any highway, except for those locations designated in § 886-6 of Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks.”.

BIKE HAND SIGNALS

After being struck by a car, you may be dealing with painful physical injuries as well as ongoing trauma. We can help. The Bike Law Network isn’t a law firm. Instead, we are a network of independent lawyers and law firms, all of whom share a passion for cycling. Reach out to us today at 1-866-370-8796 to get connected with a Bike Law Lawyer WOMEN ON BIKES DAY 15: RACHAEL MANEY Rachael Maney is the Director of the Bike Law Network and of the non-profit Bike Law Foundation.. As most of you know, she has spent the last two weeks on these pages profiling 16 Women on Bikes leading up to yesterday’s inaugural Women’s Cycling Day.. If you haven’t yet, read her profiles of and conversations with Lauren Hefferon and Heather Mason, Ann Groninger, Kathryn Doornbos, Nedra 10 WAYS YOU CAN BE BECOME AN ACTIVE BICYCLING ADVOCATE As today is Giving Tuesday, the largest funding day for US-based non-profits, it is fitting to reflect on how we can all effectively apply our time and money to make the bicycling movement stronger and more effective.. Top 10 Ways to Become an Active Bicycling Advocate. Put your money where your mouth is.Support local, state and federal bicycle organizations that are doing advocacy, education ALABAMA BICYCLE LAWS It’s important to know your legal rights (and duties) when bicycling in Alabama. It is especially important after a bicycle accident (we call them bicycle “crashes” and explain why here).. This is a general overview of Alabama’s bicycle laws. LOUISIANA BICYCLE LAWS Equipment. Bicyclists under the age of 12 are required to wear a properly fastened helmet. At night, a bicycle must be equipped with a front white light and a rear red light, both visible from 500 feet away. Every bicycle must be equipped with a bell or other device capable of giving an audible signal for a distance of at least 100

feet, but a

MARYLAND BICYCLE LAWS Prohibitions. Clinging to motor vehicles while bicycling is not permitted. Bicycles must be operated with both hands. A bicycle may not carry more than the number of persons for which it is designed. Bicycles are not permitted on any road with a posted speed limit of fifty (50) miles per hour or faster. Bicyclists may not wear headsets

or

IDAHO BICYCLE LAWS

Equipment. At night, a bicycle must be equipped with a front white light and a rear red reflector visible from at least 500 feet away. Every bicycle should have brakes which enable the bicyclist to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement. In Boise City, every bicycle must be equipped with a brake which will stop the bike

in 25

CANADA BICYCLE ACCIDENT ATTORNEY Patrick has chosen to join the Bike Law Network because of its focus on client and cause advocacy. If you have been injured in an Ontario/Canada bike accident and would like to discuss your case with a lawyer who gets cycling, Patrick welcomes your call for a free consultation. He can be reached at patrick@bikelaw.com and

1-866-685-3311.

THE BIKE LAW MANIFESTO Nothing else allows us the independence, pleasure, and power to move so far, so fast, with so little effort. 03. Cycling is not suffering. Hunger and the plague are suffering. Cycling is a joy, even when it's hard. 04. A cyclist is more than a motor. Skill and elegance are

earned. 05.

BIKE HAND SIGNALS

After being struck by a car, you may be dealing with painful physical injuries as well as ongoing trauma. We can help. The Bike Law Network isn’t a law firm. Instead, we are a network of independent lawyers and law firms, all of whom share a passion for cycling. Reach out to us today at 1-866-370-8796 to get connected with a Bike Law Lawyer BIKING AFTER COVID: WILL THE MOMENTUM CONTINUE? The shop has been conducting its business in the parking lot in front of the shop and has hired new employees, due to the COVID “bike boom.”. Bicycle Sport’s experience is similar to other shops around the state and around the world. “In March, nationwide sales of bicycles, equipment and repair services nearly doubled compared

with the

ONTARIO BICYCLING LAWS FAQS An injured cyclist can receive up to $3,000.00 per month for two years or a maximum of $36,000.00 for attendant care benefits. In a catastrophic case, an injured cyclist can receive up to $6,000.00 per month up to a maximum of $1,000,000.00 and there is no time limit. END TO CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE IN NORTH CAROLINA? 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 into line with all but 3 other states by eradicating this deeply unfair

law.

TRAGEDY & ACTIVISM

Latanya’s niece and her three young children were killed by a speeding car while walking across the dangerous Philadelphia Boulevard. It was a preventable tragedy. Each time she recounts the details of the horrific crash, she is visibly shaken, but her resolve

to

CYCLIQ VIDEO: UNLEASED DOG VS. CYCLIST VS. UNREPENTANT OWNER At the same time, a family was walking their unleashed dogs next to a street. When one of the dogs spotted Eames, it bolted at him, causing Eames to veer and slam on his brakes. Despite his best efforts, Eames and the dog collided. Fortunately, neither Eames nor the dog were seriously hurt, but Eames suffered nearly $500 in property damage. THE LOST ART OF THE GROUP RIDE To respect the yellow line rule. To point out significant road problems. To brake less, especially in a pace line. To follow the wheel in front and not overlap. The ride leader and his lieutenants were serious about their roles, because the safety of the group depended on you, the weakest link. If you did not follow the rules,

you were

GEORGIA BICYCLE LAWS Bike lanes in Georgia are for the exclusive use of bicyclists and bicyclists are not required to use them unless there is a local ordinance requiring it. Motor vehicle drivers must yield to a bicyclist within a bike lane on the roadway. Bicyclists over the age of 12 are not legally permitted to ride on sidewalks unless a local

ordinance allows.

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THE IDEAL CYCLING CAMERA

Culture / Gear

Peter Wilborn Aug 20, 2019 A camera is necessary kit for every ride. But finding the right camera has been a challenge, until now. My rebuttable presumption: the Ricoh GR III is the best cycling camera of all time. Read on, and if you can prove there’s a better one, let me know. The Ideal Cycling Camera To

find the

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Bruce Hagen Jul 29,

2019

If you ride bikes around Atlanta, chances are that you know Niklas Vollmer and Andreas Wolfe.  They’re some of the many people in town who seem to live on their bikes and can be seen riding everywhere. While they both have their “day jobs,” folks in the cycling world know them for their place in

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TWO MORE DEATHS IN ATLANTA

Bike Law Georgia

Bruce Hagen Jul 19,

2019

This is a time when advocacy efforts are crucial to making our streets safer for everyone. Within 24 hours from the Two Wheel Tuesday gathering we suffered two more casualties.  On Wednesday morning, Marten Bijvank was on his way to work on his bicycle when he was struck and killed by an unlicensed DUI driver

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