My cycling commute has taken me over 1,000 miles so far, and thanks to my bike helmet I have many more miles ahead of me. After a recent bike accident, I have become a strong advocate of bike helmets and bike lights. Becoming a bike commuter has been a huge learning experience for me. Despite the advantage of watching Joe over the years, when it comes to my own journey I am in … [Read more...]
Open Season on Cyclists in New Zealand – and New Cyclist Safety Laws in Nova Scotia
In the last five days, five cyclists have been killed on New Zealand roads. 13 November: Patricia Anne Veronica Fraser, 34, died during a training run for the Lake Taupo cycle race, when a motorist ran her down. She was cycling single file when she was hit from behind. Her friend, Tania Malaquin, who was cycling right next to her, says she may never cycle again. She describes … [Read more...]
Speeding motorist David Weaving mows down boy on bike and sues his parents
I’ve commented before that no matter what happens, as far as some motorists are concerned, cyclists are always in the wrong – even when they are children. I’ve just read a case that really takes the cake in this regard. Matthew Kenney was a popular seventh grader who loved sports. He was killed before he had a chance to have his first girlfriend, let alone grow up, marry … [Read more...]
Justice Spurned and Justice Triumphant: In Denver, a Coward Gets Away with a Felony, while in Vancouver a Coward pays the Price
In the news over the last couple of days are contrasting stories of justice spurned in Denver Colorado, while justice prevails in Vancouver, BC. In Denver Colorado a very wealthy man, Martin Joel Erzinger, who happens to manage over $1 billion worth of assets for Morgan Stanley, hit a cyclist from behind with his Mercedes. Then he sped away from the scene, leaving his victim … [Read more...]
