California could soon become the first state to legalize lane splitting, the practice of motorcyclists traveling between cars. Presently, California has not made lane splitting legal or illegal. California’s legislation would allow lane splitting if traffic is not moving faster than 50 mph. Every other state in the country currently has a ban on lane… read more
Denver residents might have noticed a curious looking blimp hovering above I-25 and 70th Avenue. The massive 1,600-cubic-foot blimp is part of a three-day evaluation by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to monitor traffic and to assist with auto accidents. By using cameras and hovering 400 feet above traffic, the unmanned blimp can help… read more
William Shatner will take to the road on his three-wheeled motorcycle to spread awareness for veterans. Members of American Legion will join the famous former star of the television series Star Trek. American Legion is a national non-profit that offers help to veterans. In addition to being escorted by a team of veterans, Shatner will… read more
Colorado law enforcement officials have warned parents that the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the “100 deadliest days for teen drivers”. According to Colorado State Patrol, during the same 100 days in 2012, there were 500 fatal car accidents involving teenage drivers across the country. Research from the American Automobile Association (AAA)… read more
Early last month, two workers at a Chesapeake Energy facility were brought to Colorado to be treated for severe burn injuries following a workplace accident. According to law enforcement, the blast occurred while two workers were processing an unknown fluid. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has labeled Wyoming as the second deadliest state to… read more
Imagine being able to download the schematics for a motorcycle and then use a 3D printer to create it from the comfort of your garage. As far-fetched as it sounds, 3D printing motorcycles could soon become a possibility. 3D printers use software to digitally build an object, and then use large amounts of plastic or… read more
Motorcycle accidents can leave survivors with broken bones and spinal cord injuries, but how these injuries are treated now versus how they were treated twenty years ago has become vastly different. While taking a test drive with a custom-made motorcycle, a Utah man was seriously injured after an SUV pulled out in front of him.… read more
Every year in the United States, there are over 3.9 million athletic-related concussions. Considered a “mild traumatic brain injury”, concussions are still very serious, especially in children. A new test has been developed that can effectively diagnose concussions in child athletes as young as 5 years old. The King-Devick test works by using a stopwatch,… read more
On June 13th, Wings-And-Warriors will host their 1st Annual Recognition Ride to pay service to American veterans. The motorcycle ride is hosted in remembrance of past, present and future veterans. Many veterans return from battle with “hidden injuries” such as post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Wings-And-Warriors is a Colorado-based non-profit that helps… read more
The Colorado Department of Transportation has been revealed to be behind a series of cryptic signs posted along roadways in Denver and Colorado Springs. Drivers might have noticed giant billboards reading cryptic messages such as “brain damage” or “windshield ejection”. CDOT officials have updated the billboards to show a seatbelt over the ominous phrases. Presently,… read more
