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Wounded San Diego Veteran To Ride To Arlington National Cemetery

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

A retired U.S. Marine sergeant and double amputee has embarked on a 52-day hand cycle trek to raise awareness for the Semper Fi Fund, a non-profit that benefits injured veterans and their families. Hand cycles are modified bicycles that allow individuals with disabilities to enjoy the activity of cycling. The journey, called “Ride Across America,” will attempt to raise $200,000 for the Semper Fi Fund and show support for adaptive athletes. The dedicated cyclist and veteran was injured by an improvised explosive device (IED) in 2011 while on his third deployment in Afghanistan. Because of the blast, he lost both legs, 30 percent of his brain, and spent two months in a coma. After waking up and going through a period of despair, the veteran eventually took up surfing and cross fit before taking up hand cycling. The 3,800-mile trip will take the veteran through 16 states, where he will…
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What Can Cyclists Learn From John Kerry’s Bicycle Accident?

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

A bicycle accident involving Secretary of State John Kerry may have just set back talks over Iran’s nuclear program. Secretary of State John Kerry was cycling in Geneva when he crashed and fractured his right femur. After the accident, John Kerry was quickly escorted by helicopter to a nearby hospital. John Kerry was in Geneva to meet with Iranian officials over an upcoming deadline on Iran’s nuclear program, making his bicycle accident an extremely serious one. Instead of flying back to the U.S. as scheduled, John Kerry was kept in Geneva overnight before returning home in a cargo plane. On the cargo plane was a team of medical professionals and other staff to help maintain John Kerry’s health during the trip back to the U.S. Once home, John Kerry was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital to set a broken femur. According to witnesses, John Kerry’s accident happened after he struck…
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Will 3D-Printed Bicycles Change Cycling Forever?

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

Imagine a future where you can download schematics for a product from the internet, and then use a 3D printer to create the product in the middle of your living room. Such a future is almost here, and cyclists may soon be able to print their own bicycles. 3D printing is the process of using digital schematics and materials such as plastic to print real-world objects. The technology has caught the close attention of NASA, which plans to use 3D printers in space to create tools and other objects. A design firm in Oregon has recently developed a 3D-printed titanium bicycle, which could possibly change the cycling industry. In the past, people who designed bicycles relied on engineers and others to help them complete a final product. With 3D printing, the schematics are uploaded onto a computer and created by a machine using advanced software. In addition to making manufacturing…
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