Call Us 919-240-4054The Charlotte Metro Area is one of the top ten most dangerous for pedestrians, according to a new study by the National Complete Streets Coalition. Metro Orlando tops the list of most dangerous areas to walk, followed by the Tampa-St. Petersburg, Jacksonville, Miami and Memphis regions. The Charlotte Metro area was tenth on the list. […]
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A “crash” by any other name…
If you were riding your bike on a city street and you were hit by a bus, was it an accident? This article from Bike Law talks about the difference between a “crash” and an “accident” and how the two terms can be used to imply or deny who is at fault.
May is Bike Month!
Bike Month (#bikemonth) provides many opportunities all over the state for fun bike events – from family rides and kids bike rodeos to charity events and pro races. It’s also a great time to educate drivers about cyclists’ rights and to educate cyclists about safe practices on the road. Preventing crashes and accidents is an important […]
High Point firefighter struck and killed while cycling
Flags at High Point fire stations are hanging at half-mast today, after the tragic death of a High Point Fire Department employee, killed while riding his bike on Sunday. Todd Martinez, a fire equipment operator and father of two, was on Scalesville Road in Summerfield when 19-year-old Andrew Bray Barham failed to see Martinez and […]
Cyclist safety alert: faulty bike brakes recalled
Faulty bike brakes that pose a risk to cyclists are being recalled, according to the US Consumer Safety Commission. SRAM Hydraulic Road Rim Breaks and Hydraulic Road Disc Brakes for Bicycles have been deemed an injury hazard after consumers reported the brake systems failing. The recalled bicycle brake models include SB Red Hydraulic Road Disc, […]
Grandma cited by town for letting grandkids ride bikes on street
A Tennessee Grandmother was cited by police for allowing her grandchildren to ride their bikes in the street in front of her house. Victoria Mathis of Charlotte, TN, was appalled when she was told that her city would take legal action against her if she does not stop her grandkids, ranging in age from 7 […]