For many people with spinal cord injuries and paralysis, it is painful to be unable to participate in favorite hobbies and activities, such as sports. However, there may still be options. In our blog last week, we talked about a local Fort Collins teen who continued to find ways to play sports despite being paralyzed… read more
In the hot Malaysian jungle, the best motorcycle racers in the world lined up for the next to last race of the season. Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo prepared to battle it out for the championship, but nobody expected the biggest MotoGP controversy of the decade, and nobody could anticipate the coming showdown in Valencia,… read more
In Will Smith’s upcoming movie, Concussion, moviegoers will get a closer look at how brain injuries have affected the lives of professional football players. Specifically, the movie shows the brutal and sometimes fatal consequences of repeated concussions on professional football players. The movie centers on the story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, the doctor credited with… read more
Colorado is a beautiful state, especially for motorcycle riders. We have twisty roads, beautiful mountains, and natural beauty that any rider wouldn’t mind getting lost in—and then winter hits. Roads ice over, passes get covered in snow, and the temperature drops through the floor. Winter conditions in Colorado can keep the best of riders on… read more
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and law enforcement officials are planning to enforce Code 15 along the Interstate 70 mountain corridor this winter. Code 15 is a law that requires vehicles to have snow tires or four-wheel drive and eight inch tire treads. Snow tires can help vehicles handle muddy, wet and snowy road… read more
A new treatment used by doctors at ManorCare Palm Harbor in Tampa Bay, Florida, uses virtual reality displays to help patients during rehabilitation from brain injuries. The treatment, called Synchrony, has been very successful. By developing treatments around the concept known as neuroplasticity, doctors can help patients reprogram their brains to carry out basic tasks.… read more
On March 13th, a Colorado Springs Police motorcycle officer saw a Jeep driving 49 mph in a 35 zone. The officer immediately responded by pulling the vehicle over, but he didn’t’ have time to write the speeding ticket. The Jeep shifted into reverse and slammed into the unsuspecting officer. Now the trial of the man… read more
The story of a Fort Collins teenager can help us understand how auto accident survivors can adapt to and overcome the limitations of spinal cord injuries. In an article published by the Coloradoan, a 17-year-old Fort Collins boy and his family discuss the struggles of living with paralysis. Although it was initially difficult for the… read more
There are different kinds of motorcycles for every style of riding, and depending on how you ride, there might be only a few places where you can really cut loose. Well, the guys at Cycle World understand this problem and so they started an adventure rally in the Colorado Rockies. How Does This Rally Work?… read more
Losing a motorcycle to theft is one of the worst disasters that can befall a rider. Fortunately, the Denver Police Department has released tips that can help riders avoid theft. Add multiple security devices. Ignition and brake locks can prevent thieves from stealing your motorcycle. According to a Reddit post where a motorcycle thief described… read more
