Photo by iStockAs with all bike products, there is a lot of noise when it comes to helmets. And with all the marketing noise, it is understandable if you have a lot of questions. Colorado Bike Law is here to help answer your questions.
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Photo by ShutterstockOver two million bikes are stolen in the US every year. Over our many years of riding, and many bikes stolen, we've learned the hard way when it comes to bike thefts, and we are here to offer a small token of wisdom so that you don't lose your bike as well.
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Photo by ShutterstockSooner or later, just about every cyclist has a terrifying near miss with a motor vehicle (or gets hit). But there are certain riding techniques or practices that many cyclists never learn, or only figure out after a decade on the road.
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Photo by ShutterstockIt was not long ago that PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) was something only for war veterans. We've come a long way in accepting the reality of mental health disorders since then.
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Photo by ShutterstockWhile it is very easy to become disheartened with our society's view towards cyclists and the complete disregard for human life that so many drivers develop the second they get behind the wheel of a car, there are glimmers of hope. An off-street bike path sandwiched between the north- and south-bound lanes of Diagonal Highway is in the works.
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Photo by ShutterstockThe way that we talk about bike collisions matters. It particularly matters how those with a voice of authority discuss bike collisions, because their opinions, whether they are an individual, government institution, or media company, have the greatest impact on the general population's opinion regarding cyclists.
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Photo by ShutterstockVision Zero, a road safety program that originated in Sweden in 1995, set out with the long-term goal of achieving zero road fatalities and zero road injuries. Unfortunately, Vision Zero has failed dramatically.
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Photo by ShutterstockAll it takes is 20 minutes of bike commuting in rush hour traffic to witness how cars bring out the very worst of human nature.
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Photo by ShutterstockHow many times have you started a sentence with the phrase back when I was a kid. The older we get, the more that phrase tends to come to mind.
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Photo by ShutterstockWhen we think of serious bike crashes, a speeding car or truck usually comes to mind. But not every bike vs. car collision involves a fast-moving motor vehicle, or a moving vehicle at all.
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Photo by ShutterstockWhile passenger motor vehicles have grown safer for their occupants, the opposite is true for vulnerable users like cyclists and pedestrians.
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Photo by ShutterstockWhile cyclists and motor vehicle drivers share the road, they do not share all of the same rules of the road.
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Photo by ShutterstockIf you had the misfortune to be on the road at the same time as a distracted, impatient, drunk, or otherwise careless driver, and you were hit while riding your bike as a result, it is entirely understandable that you might develop a fear of riding in traffic.
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Photo by ShutterstockIn Denver and along the Front Range of the Rockies, bike commuting is possible on just about every day of the year. Here are a few tips for staying safe, warm, and happy on your winter bike commutes.
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Photo by ShutterstockClimate change is here, no longer up for debate. However, what to do about climate change certainly is up for discussion.
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Photo by ShutterstockAdult cyclists generally understand that our sport or choice of commuting comes with some very serious hazards. Oftentimes, all that separates us from two or 10 tons of steel is a white painted line. While comforting, a bike lane provides no actual physical protection.
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Photo by UnsplashThe summer is the best time to bike commute. It can also be the most difficult time of the year to commute, depending on how hot it is. Unlike commuting in the spring, fall, or even the winter—when you can almost always dress to stay relatively comfortable—you have to use additional measures to commute when it's 90 degrees or hotter. You can only wear so little clothing. After that, it comes down to hydration.
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Photo by ShutterstockBecause electric bikes are such a new thing, relatively, there is a lot of confusion about where they're allowed to be, and what laws govern their use.
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Photo by ShutterstockIt is now legal to treat stop signs as yield signs, and stop lights as stop signs as Governor Jared Polis signed the bill into law on April 13, 2022.
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Photo by ShutterstockTraffic "accidents," as they are often referred to, are usually no accident, and almost never an unavoidable accident.
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Photo by Dmitrii Vaccinium on UnsplashIs my bike okay? Even if your bike was top-of-the-line, chances are it's actually the least valuable portion of your personal injury claim.
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Photo by ShutterstockHealth insurance clawback can dramatically impact your personal injury claim. Learn how an experienced attorney can help you retain settlement funds by limiting what your insurer skims off the top.
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Photo by ShutterstockCyclists and drivers generally have differing opinions about who's to blame in most bike vs car collisions, but what does the research say?
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Photo by Brad TuckerBeing a victim of a bike vs. car crash is different than being the victim in a car vs. car collision for a few obvious reasons. To ensure that your injuries and damages are properly addressed, and the at-fault party is held accountable, we encourage you to follow the steps below if you are ever the victim in a bike crash with a driver.
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Photo by Brad TuckerThe world can feel like a cruel place, especially if you were recently hit by a car. Bike crash victims are often wrongfully blamed by police and local news outlets; social media trolls quickly fill up the comments section with hateful, ignorant vitriol; insurance adjusters diminish the seriousness of the victim's injuries; and, in many ways, the criminal justice system has its hands tied when the victim is a cyclist. And even worse, when an injured cyclist eventually does get back out on their bike (though many never do), it can feel like the world is out to get you because drivers, city planners, and road engineers are just as uncaring as before. But it is important to keep in mind that there are people who care about what you are going through ...
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Photo by Adrian Williams on UnsplashA right hook is one of the most common, and most feared, types of crashes known to cyclists. Victims are often left with broken collarbones, concussions, road rash, and damage to their bikes. More serious collisions can involve traumatic brain injuries, fractured ribs, spinal cord damage, and even death. The only good thing about a right hook (there's actually nothing good about a right hook) is the cyclist's ability to see it coming, in some cases. As such, there are defensive riding tactics that you can employ to avoid a driver's right hook.
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Photo by Jordan Brierley on UnsplashFor many of us, riding a bike feels more dangerous than ever these days. The roads are busier, louder, and more foreboding. Drivers are increasingly distracted by their phones, GPS, and the "infotainment" console screens in their cars. At the same time, road rage and speeding are on the rise. If you've noticed your anxiety levels creeping up in recent years, you are not alone, and your worries are not unfounded.
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Photo Credit: Max BenderPump your tires. Check. Lube your chain. Check. Replace those old sticky water bottles with fresh ones. Check. There are a dozen things to do before you set out on a ride. The last thing that comes to mind before throwing a leg over the saddle is insurance. Yet, no matter the precautions we take, such as using flashing lights and dressing in head-to-toe neon yellow, there are some crashes that are unpreventable. You can, however, prepare for the unlikely, but seemingly inevitable, event of being hit by a car.
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