With the election season in full swing, the American Motorcyclist Association is encouraging bikers to educate themselves on the candidates and where they stand on issues that affect motorcyclists by launching the “Vote Like a Motorcyclist” campaign. The association also published a guide that ranks politicians based on their stances on various motorcycle-related issues. Wayne… read more
Cyclist Robert Verhaaren, 42, had competed in the LoToJa race at least twice before. The race, sponsored by USA Cycling, snakes 206 miles through Wyoming, Idaho and Utah. Just eight miles before he reached the finish line, Verhaaren swerved to avoid a pothole on a bridge crossing the Snake River in Wyoming. His bicycle crashed… read more
On the side of Redds Branch Road in Aiken, SC, you will find a roadside memorial with a brick lining, white and pink flowers, a white cross that says “Christie” and a small light to illuminate it at night. The memorial marks the spot where Michael and Christie Valenzuela had a fatal motorcycle accident that… read more
As the NFL begins its new season, many athletes and spectators wonder how much damage the sport is doing to its players. A class action lawsuit and athlete suicides, along with several studies, suggest a link between football injuries and long-term psychological effects, including depression, suicide and Alzheimer’s disease. To address these concerns, the NFL… read more
When Maggie McNally told a friend back in 1981 that she wanted to get a motorcycle, he told her that girls did not ride motorcycles. “I thought, ‘He shouldn’t be telling a temperamental redhead what she can and cannot do,’” McNally told the Star Gazette. “I had my permit within a week.” Now, McNally is… read more
This past week we have written about the drinking and driving epidemic in Colorado, especially during the summer months. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to prevent drunk driving crashes. For example: Call a cab. It might seem a little pricier than taking your car home, but considering the human cost of a… read more
James Michael Cody, 52, was motorcycling with two other bikers through Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming between Madison Junction and the Gibbon Falls overlook. According to the Yellowstone public affairs office, a sports utility vehicle drifted across the center lane towards the bikers. Cody, leading the group, had no time to react. He hit the… read more
Colorado’s “100 Days of Heat” ended on Labor Day. Since drunk driving is a serious problem in our state and throughout the country, officials hoped to crack down on drunk drivers throughout the summer. Nationwide, 10,228 people died in alcohol-related car accidents in 2010, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Here are some… read more
Timing is critical in a motorcycle accident. Victims must receive emergency treatment within minutes, and authorities need to know about the accident as soon as possible to divert traffic and prevent further accidents. With a few taps, bikers can be prepared to report an accident with the Law Tigers app, now available in the iTunes… read more
Since Memorial Day, Colorado law enforcement officials have been cracking down on impaired driving with their “100 Days of Heat” campaign. Last year, police made at least 1,442 arrests for driving under the influence (DUI) during the campaign and 25,789 DUI arrests throughout the year. As of August 18, Colorado police have made at least… read more
