Dear Cyclist, I am writing this blog to you so I can help reassure you that your fears and concerns for you rights as a cyclist are absolutely true. I wish I had better news for you. I wish I could tell you that everything will be OK and that the statistics are on your side. Sadly, I can only …
Is it legal to ride my bike on the sidewalk?
By far one of the most frequently asked questions I get asked is: Is it legal to ride my bike on the sidewalk? The answer is is both simple and complicated. Don’t you hate that? Aren’t lawyers famous for not giving straight answers? Jeez. Here is the short and simple answer: Yes it is legal in Arizona to ride your …
Pain Cave Pro Climbing Camp – Baseline Test Instructions
Your baseline test: Start your ride at the guard shack parking lot where the bathrooms are. Climb at your race pace up to the summit parking lot. ONCE you have arrived at the summit by the radio towers please push the lap button on your Garmin computers. It is very important that you push the lap button so we can …
Pagosa Springs Colorado – One of the BEST Summer Cycling Destinations
You know you might have an addiction to cycling when you go on vacation and pack more cycling gear than actual clothes, more bikes than swimsuits, and more cycling magazines that you have meaning to read than there are hours in the day. I knew my little family of 3 was unique when we loaded up our mini van to …
Climb Like a Pro
Ever wonder how those pro’s climb so well? It’s not always drugs… they are in the simplest terms: AMAZING ATHLETES with a very specific skill set. I have been interested in climbing better. My competitive cycling needs some improvement in the climbing area. I trust many of you too may have weaknesses in your cycling skills. For me, with zero …
Thank You Bike
In the last few weeks I have competed in several endurance races including the El Tour de Mesa – a classic tour race in Arizona, my first Criterium race (El Tour Criterium State Championships), Ironman St. George 70.3, and just a couple of days ago I set a PR at Ironman Texas 140.6. I have to say that this last …
Arizona Ranked #19 of Bicycle Friendly States
Every year the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) issues report cards for each state ranking them in terms of their “bicycle friendliness.” This year Arizona ranked #19 out of 50 states. This is really not that great. Unfortunately for our state we have much work still to do. The rankings are based on several factors and are best explained directly …
The Wild Wild West: Arizona – Where Cyclists are Criminals
The Wild Wild West: Arizona – Where Cyclists are Criminals. No kidding, this is a true story. Simply unbelievable and unfortunately all to common. Recently I helped another client on a pro bono basis who was unfairly charged with criminal property damage. He was facing significant fines, and a criminal record that in Arizona could never be expunged. Here in …
Tucson – 6th Best Cycling City in the U.S.
Tucson Arizona – Ranked 6th Best Cycling City in the U.S. by the Travel Channel. For most of us native Arizona cyclists, it comes as no surprise that Tucson Arizona is nothing short of awesome in the cycling world. Why else would professional cyclists winter here? It can’t be just the weather. Here is why our own super-town Tucson Arizona …
Alliance for Biking & Walking Partners with Bike Law!
New Partnership with Alliance for Biking and Walking Ben Dodge of Bike Accident Attorneys PLC is a proud member of Bike Law and represents cyclists throughout Arizona and the southwest. As a proud member of Bike Law, a national network of bicycle lawyers, we are proud to announce a new partnership with the Alliance for Biking & Walking. This partnership …