When the Cop Says Stop What do you do when you know your area's bike laws, but the police don't?
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A few months ago, I received a phone call from a cyclist with an incredible story about an incident in Lawrence County, Ohio. Because the cyclist-a guy named Tony Patrick-was in need of an attorney, I hooked him up with Steve Magas, a contributing author to Bicycling & the Law, and a well-known bicycling attorney in Ohio. After hearing Tony's story, Steve took his case. More about that later; first, let me tell you about Tony. Weekdays, Tony runs his small construction company in Huntington, West Virginia. Weeknights, and weekends, Tony, a Cat 2 racer, can often be found hanging...
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 03:41:49 PM
Thousands in Portland take to bikes for naked ride...(Annual Northwest Nuts Out Ride)
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It was a typical early summer evening in Portland: cloudy skies threatening rain, temperatures in the mid-60s, and thousands of naked bicyclists gathered near the city's waterfront for a clothing-free night ride. The Portland version of the World Naked Bike Ride was about to begin. "It is the most liberating, natural feeling possible," said Brooklyn Jay, who came all the way from Phoenix for the ride. World Naked Bike Ride is a globally observed event among hard-core bikers designed, at least ostensibly, to promote the use of the bicycle for transportation. But Portland cyclists have been especially adamant about making...
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 03:41:49 PM
Alleged thieves chop down tree to get to bike (VIDEO)
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A group of men in Brooklyn apparently decided the fastest way to steal a bike chained to a tree was to cut down the tree. A video on YouTube shows the men early yesterday morning looking at the bike before finally chopping down the tree. One then rides the bike a bit, only to leave it right where the group found it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=PcV4LVhSRLg
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 03:41:49 PM
2011 POLICE MEMORIAL RIDE WITH CONGRESSMAN WEST
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On May 14th, the annual police memorial ride was held and this year's most honored invitee was none other than Congressman Allen West, troops and law enforcement supporter. Please enjoy some of the pictures. Event planned by Wingman of the Patriot Guard Riders. Thank you, Wingman, for your relentless work.
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 03:41:49 PM
Weylandt dies in Giro d'Italia crash (cycling)
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Leopard-Trek's Wouter Weylandt was fatally injured today in a crash on the third stage of the Giro d'Italia. The 26-year-old went down on the Passo del Bocco and was unconscious at the scene. Paramedics worked to revive the Belgian, doing CPR for an extended period of time before airlifting him to a nearby hospital. Doctors were unable to revive Weylandt. "Today, our teammate and friend Wouter Weylandt passed away after a crash on the third stage of the Giro d’Italia," said Leopard-Trek Manager Brian Nygaard. "The team is left in a state of shock and sadness and we send all...
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 03:41:49 PM
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