Every year the Motorcycle Roadracing Association (MRA) brings the smell of gasoline, burnt rubber, and excitement to Colorado, and even though the racing season is over, there’s still a lot going on as the organization prepares for next year. There’s Motorcycle Racing In Colorado! This year’s champion, Ryan Burke, was crowned earlier in the season,… read more
Recently, Colorado State University (CSU) was recognized as one of the friendliest campuses in the country for cycling. However, this award is also a reflection of the entire town of Fort Collins, which is known nationwide as being one of the friendliest and safest places for cyclists. Fort Collins is also implementing the Bicycle Master… read more
Our beautiful state has tons of mountain passes and beautiful winding roads, which attracts motorcyclists from all over the country. The bikers come and fill our roads during the warmer months of the year, and this increase in activity often results in a rise in motorcycle crashes. This year the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)… read more
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
