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Dudek Law Firm is a California based law firm that defends the victims of car, truck, bicycle, and motorcycle accidents.

The Evolution of Bicycles

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

The bicycle went through a number of different stages before becoming the machine we all know and love today. For those of you that appreciate history, or for anyone looking to bolster their chances of winning the next round of pub quiz, here is the abridged evolution of bicycles. 1790 – A Frenchman named Comte Mede de Sivrac is credited with inventing the first iteration of what would become the bicycle. It was called the celerifere, and it was basically two same-size wheels connected by a plank. There were no pedals or steering capabilities and it was made entirely from wood. 1817 – The draisine, created by and named after a German Baron Karl von Drais de Sauerbrun, was similar to the celerifere, but with a steering mechanism. It was more commonly referred to as a “hobby horse.” 1858 – Pierre and Ernest Michaux, a father and son inventing team,…
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Is Coronado City Getting New Bike Paths?

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

According to the Coronado Eagle & Journal, the Coronado City Council meeting held last week to determine whether or not the city would be paying to construct new dedicated bike paths along Coronado’s beach saw an impressive swell in attendance. The $100,000 project had previously been approved in a June 2015 meeting, but opposition managed to get a substantial community following behind the slogan “Save Our Beach.” A few other issues were brought up over the course of the meeting, including plans to stripe Olive Avenue with bicycle markings, general opposition to bicycle markings on streets, and a number of requests to reevaluate the city’s budget for bicycle related improvements. Despite the fact that all of these issues had already been approved, opposition was able to gather enough supporters to outnumber those in favor during the meeting. The council provided 36 emails from residents that had been sent to city…
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Bike the Bay Was a Huge Success!

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

Bike the Bay, an annual event put together by the San Diego Bicycle Coalition, enjoyed a record turnout this year. More than 3,400 bicyclists joined the 25-mile-long group ride. Bicyclists from all around came here to enjoy the ride. Visitors from Arizona, Colorado, Texas, and even so far as New York enjoyed pedaling around our great city. All ages and skill levels were welcome as well. More than a few longtime members of AARP were in attendance, along with their grandchildren. Our own Joshua Bonnici was also in attendance this year and had this to say about the event: “Bike the Bay is a successful fundraiser for the San Diego Bicycle Coalition, which advocates on behalf of cyclists.  Riders circle San Diego Bay and have the unique chance to bike over the Coronado Bridge, which links downtown San Diego to the oceanside city of Coronado.  I enjoy participating in this…
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