It is an age-old question that has been asked by bikers for generations… What is the better bike, a cruiser or a sportbike? The sage rider will tell you that nothing beats the relaxed manner of a cruiser, but the adrenaline junkie will tell you that nothing beats the supreme control of a replica racer.… read more
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) celebrated the release of Star Wars: The Force Awaken by putting up Star Wars themed road signs along Interstate 25 in Denver. One sign read “The Force is strong with you, put down the phone.” Another said, “Road rage? Let the Wookie win.”, which references a famous Star Wars… read more
During this time of the year it is particularly hard to get out and enjoy a ride on your motorcycle, but on November 22, a 55-year-old man from Colorado Spring managed to do so. The weather was nice and he was enjoying himself when a Chevy Blazer travelling east on Airport Road made a left-hand… read more
Defective equipment in automobiles have killed or severely injured hundreds of people in recent years. Take for example the recent injuries and deaths over General Motors (GM) ignition switches, which have allegedly killed more than 120 people and injured another 275. The faulty ignition switches caused some GM vehicles to shut down while driving. Once… read more
The year is almost over, but the roads around Denver don’t seem to be getting any safer for motorcyclists. This month, a Denver police officer was hurt in a motorcycle crash, and a 61-year-old veteran was laid to rest after falling victim to a hit and run incident. These crashes have officials worried about the… read more
Having a disability does not always mean it is impossible to enjoy some activities. Depending on the nature and severity of the disability, it may be possible to resume former hobbies. For some people with spinal cord and brain injuries, activities using adaptive sports, traveling and video games are still possible. Adaptive sports can become… read more
It was 4:30 a.m. on December 2nd as a 61-year-old man rode his red Harley-Davidson to work along Interstate 25. He was the father of five, a minister at a local church, a veteran of the U.S. Marines, and he didn’t make it to work that morning. The man mysteriously crashed while riding on the… read more
A new proposal from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) could help protect motorists from rear-end truck accidents, which occur when vehicles slam through the underside of trucks. The proposal would require stronger underride guards on semi-trucks, the barriers that hang underneath the backside of trucks. Rear-end truck accidents are brutal, and it is… read more
This past weekend, Metier Law Firm helped sponsor Bikes For Tykes, an event held every December by Realities For Children. Bikes For Tykes provides gifts in the form of bicycles, helmets and safety gear to Colorado children who have been the victims of abuse or neglect. For children going through times of darkness, these gifts… read more
It’s that time of the year again, and if you haven’t got the biker you love something extra special for the holidays, time is running out. But what do you get the motorcyclist in your life? Here’s some options you may not have thought of yet… Gift Guide For The Motorcyclist In Your Family Gear:… read more
