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Welcome to the Danger Zone: Dangerous San Diego Roads for Cyclists

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

Veteran and casual cyclists alike are at risk 100 percent of the time, but there are some places that are more dangerous than others. Thanks to an article published in the San Diego Reader, we have a list of streets that San Diego cyclists deem more treacherous than others. These dangerous San Diego roads listed below are best to be avoided completely when possible. Friars Road from Morena Blvd. to Qualcomm Way – Cyclists that have taken this route have complained that the designated bike routes cross with merging on-ramp car lanes that have drivers coming through the bike lane. Also, the bike lanes do little to protect riders from cars whizzing by at 50 plus on both sides. There were 15 accidents on Friars Rd. between 2007 and 2012 according to the Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS). Nimitz Boulevard–Sunset Cliff – Left of Interstate 8, Nimitz and Sunset Cliffs…
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Man in Spain Caught Pawning Stolen Racing Bicycle Worth $13,600 for $130

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

Local police in Malaga, Spain were in the middle of a routine inventory check at a pawn shop when they noticed something special. Authorities regularly inspect recent acquisitions in pawn shops for stolen goods, a practice that paid off when one of the officers recognized a prized racing bike as the property of the Australian bicycle team, Orica Greenedge. The Aussie team is one of many that recently competed in the Vuelta a Espana race. The bike was stolen during the team’s brief stop in Malaga in the third leg of the race. The Australian team had not yet reported the bicycle as stolen, saying they had not been able to find ample time to file a report. The shop owner told police that he purchased the bicycle for a pretty good deal of 120 euros ($136). It was pretty good deal indeed as the stolen racing bicycle is worth…
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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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