Category: Bike Law
Boulder cyclist injured in hit-and-run over the weekend
Submitted by 303cycling on July 25th, 2019Andrew Bernstein airlifted to Denver Health with life-threatening injuries following Arapahoe Road crash From the Daily CameraBy Mitchell Byars The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a Boulder cyclist with life-threatening injuries on Saturday. Andrew “Bernie” Bernstein was biking west on Arapahoe Road near Legion Park on Saturday at around 4:30Read More
Charges expected Monday for man arrested in deadly hit-and-run
Submitted by 303cycling on July 22nd, 2019Preston Dorris is accused of fleeing the scene after striking and killing cyclist Chuck Vogel on the 4th of July. From 9news.com By Janet Oravetz The man who was arrested in Nebraska nearly two weeks after a hit-and-run crash that killed a cyclist in Douglas County is due in court Monday morning where he’s expectedRead More
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office needs help to identify driver who killed Parker cyclist
Submitted by 303cycling on July 9th, 2019Sheriff’s Office needs help from the public in identifying driver who killed Parker resident From the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office The Parker resident that was hit while riding his bicycle has died due to his injuries and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help in finding the driver of the vehicle that fledRead More
Water For People racing into Western Kansas
Submitted by Bill Plock on June 18th, 2019George Thomas caught up with crew chief Kevin Kowak as he was in Trinidad earlier today. He spoke about how they divided the team in mountains pairing the stronger climbers to tackle Wolf Creek (in the dark) Read more
How We Talk About Drivers Hitting Cyclists
Submitted by 303cycling on May 15th, 2019What the media gets wrong, and why, says a lot about how our society views vulnerable road users Read more
Confronting a Driver from Your Bike Is Never Worth It
Submitted by 303cycling on May 10th, 2019From Outside MagazineBy Eben Weiss Sometimes the best offense is none at all Confrontations with strangers are a fact of life. Fortunately, most of these are relatively minor, and unless you’re Larry David, you’re unlikely to get into a heated argument with someone over an airplane seat armrest or a poorly-placed shopping cart. Some situations,Read More
May is National Bicycle Safety Month
Submitted by 303cycling on May 1st, 2019It’s May 1st, and National Bicycle Safety Month is here!!! To keep you going and having fun on two wheels, here are a few links to help make sure you stay safe while heading out on your bike, wherever the roads and trails may take you. Be safe and have fun!!! BicycleSafe.com – How toRead More
Colorado Springs cyclist dies after crash with dump truck
Submitted by 303cycling on April 25th, 2019A Colorado Springs man died Sunday, five days after he was hit by a dump truck while bicycling. Read more
E-scooter legislation worries bike advocates
Submitted by 303cycling on April 10th, 2019From Bicycle Retailer and Industry NewsBy Doug McClellan Proposed bills across the U.S. would put bicycles and e-bikes on the same legal footing as the micromobility devices. BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Cycling advocates are casting a wary eye on bills pending in several statehouses that seek to legalize electric scooters. Their concerns aren’t with e-scootersRead More
Allenspark woman accused of hitting cyclist while driving drunk
Submitted by 303cycling on March 19th, 2019From The Boulder Daily CameraBy Mitchell Byars An Allenspark woman was arrested Sunday after reportedly hitting a bicyclist on Colo. 7 while driving under the influence. Amber Michelle Okuley, 32, was arrested on suspicion of vehicular assault, DUI, careless driving resulting in injury, and failure to present evidence of insurance. According to an affidavit, theRead More