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Why Do Some People Think Cyclists Need License Plates?

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

If you ask most cyclists, they’ll probably tell you they shouldn’t need a license or plates to ride a bike, but there are some cities that are now requiring registration for bicycles. The basic concept is that riders should have to pay a fee for the right to ride on public streets. A recent article in Bicycle Magazine explained why it thought these laws were misguided, but first, let’s just look at the basic rationale of those who advocate for cycling licenses. Arguments for Required Registration for Bicycles: If you use the road you should pay. Some advocates of the plates think that cyclists are using the roads without paying to maintain them. They believe that a license fee could force them to pay their share of maintenance costs. In response, some cyclists complain that most of them already pay these fees for their cars, and that bikes cause very…
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5 Habits of Top Cyclists

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Whether you’re just looking for a new personal challenge or you’re preparing for your next big race, learning the habits of top cyclists can help you imitate them and potentially improve your own performance. Knowing what you may be missing, and focusing on that area can help you get better results on your rides. Here’s a look at 5 habits of elite performers. Habits of Top Cyclists They make time for both aerobic and anaerobic training: When many cyclists want to get faster they assume it will be all about intervals and sprints. While this has some truth to it, top cyclists also understand how important it is not to neglect that endurance base. You need to keep a balance of both forms of exercise in order to succeed. Many recommend training for endurance rides in the beginning and end of the season, and focusing on high-intensity workouts throughout the…
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Why are Some Areas Banning Biking to School?

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

In an age where everyone from politicians to ordinary citizens has a plan to cut down childhood obesity, there are also several areas where riding a bike to school is against the law. Yes, cyclists, you read that right. Children are expressly forbidden from riding their bikes to school. The reason: safety. Many neighborhoods decided that the risk of accidents was too great to allow children to bike to school. On one hand, this makes sense, since safety of children should always come first. Critics of these bans, however, point out that there are plenty of dangers to commuters that aren’t banned. For instance, the majority of accidents on the way to school happen as a result of teenage drivers. Should teenagers be forbidden to drive? Some also say that rather than banning biking to school, communities should instead focus on making roads safer for everyone. Does your school district…
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