Riding on unfamiliar trails, riding at night and riding through inclement weather conditions all increase the risk of motorcycle accidents. Fortunately, a new app for Android and Apple smartphone users helps motorcyclists mitigate these risks on the road. Polaris Industries developed the Victory Rides app for its customers, but it is currently available to any… read more
Due to the especially dry conditions, many Colorado municipalities have cancelled their firework displays. So far, the list of cancelled Colorado firework displays includes: Aspen Breckenridge Canon City Georgetown Idaho springs Indian Hills Keystone Steamboat Springs The entire state is currently under a burn ban, which means that only professionals and municipalities with approval from… read more
Traffic on North Union Boulevard slowed to a crawl following a motorcycle accident that had police searching for the man who left his female passenger behind. Around 4 am on Friday, June 23, a white Harley Davidson hit the center median, crossed southbound traffic lanes and collided with a guardrail. Reports differ on what happened… read more
A new report shows that outdoor recreation activities, including motorcycle riding, generated $646 billion in revenue in 2011. The report, titled “A Snapshot of the Economic Impact of Outdoor Recreation,” is available on the Western Governors’ Association website. Several groups funded the report, including the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA), Specialty… read more
In February of 2011, Monica Chavez killed a family of five when she lost control of her SUV, apparently while having a seizure. She was going 100 mph at the time of the fatal car accident. On June 15, a jury found Chavez not guilty of five charges of negligent homicide and two counts of… read more
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) collects a variety of statistics about different kinds of motorcycle accidents: single rider, multiple vehicles, motorcycle and truck collisions, etc. NHTSA is lacking in one area, however; there is not a single motorcycle-horse accident to be found on the website. In Colorado, we can add at least one… read more
Monica Chavez was driving her SUV through Thornton, Colo. with her two kids when she apparently had a seizure. She reached speeds up to 100 mph, going airborne and crashing into two cars. One of the cars contained a family: Randy and Crystaldawn Stollsteimer and their children Sebastian, Darrian and Cyrus. All five of them… read more
From June 24 to June 28, Avon residents can expect to see up to 400 more motorcycles on their roads than usual. For the fifth time, the city is playing host to the Motorcycle Sport Touring Association’s anniversary celebration. The riders are expected to stay at the Christie Lodge and explore Avon’s best roads for… read more
If you live in the state of Colorado, put an indefinite hold on campfires, charcoal barbecues and fireworks. The state has issued a ban on open burning, private fireworks or anything that would create a potential fire danger. Gov. John Hickenlooper assured Coloradoans that they would still be able to enjoy the outdoors, as long… read more
Tort reform refers to setting limits on how much the at-fault party would need to pay the victim in certain injury cases. Currently, 23 states have laws that set caps for “noneconomic damages,” including Colorado. Major Caps and Exceptions Colorado tort law sets the limit for damages related to pain, suffering and emotional distress at… read more
