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Severin Zotter Wins Race Across America

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

Austrian cyclist Severin Zotter has won Race Across America (RAAM), billed as “the world’s toughest bicycle race.” The 33-year-old finished June 24 with a time of 8 days, 8 hours and 17 minutes. Cyclists from all over the world gathered in Oceanside, California on June 16 to begin the 3,000-mile coast-to-coast bicycle race, which crosses 12 states before finishing in Annapolis, Maryland. In addition to teams of two, four, and eight, 41 solo riders were included in this year’s race. Solo racers, like Zotter, ride between 250 and 350 miles per day and have a maximum of 12 days to complete their journey. To be competitive, riders typically sleep no more than two or three hours a day. Last year’s winner was from Austria as well. Austrian Christoph Strasser, winner of three of the last five editions of RAAM, which is 30 percent longer than the Tour de France, had to…
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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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