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No Cars Allowed At CicloSDias 2014

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Dudek Law Firm

San Diego Cyclists came out en masse on Sunday, March 30 for CicloSDias, a celebration of all things cycling. The event shut down a 2.5 mile stretch of the Pacific Beach area from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., during which no cars were permitted to enter. As such, the area was a bicycling free-for-all where families could enjoy the beautiful day on two wheels without worrying about the constant danger of an automobile. City Council President Todd Gloria, Congressman Scott Peters and Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman gave the event’s opening remarks in full cycling regalia, setting the tone for the day to come. “People want events like this,” said one CicloSDias attendee. “They want to be out in the streets without worrying about getting hit by a car or not being seen in the crosswalk or having a big enough bike lane.” Pedestrians are also welcome into the CicloSDias safe…
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Joshua Bonnici Speaks At Bicycle Film Festival

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Dudek Law Firm

Attorney Joshua Bonnici was recently invited to speak at the 13th annual Bicycle Film Festival in San Diego on Friday, February 28 and Saturday, March 1 in the North Park area. The festival was founded in 2001, when Brendt Barbur was riding his bike in New York City and was struck by a bus. Rather than let the accident breed resentment and bitterness about urban cycling, Barbur decided to turn his experience into an educational and celebratory event for everyone. By celebrating the bicycle through music, art and film, he could promote bicycle awareness and safety. In the thirteen years since Barbur’s accident, the festival has grown to international proportions, garnering the attention of media outlets around the world. According to Anthem Magazine, “[a]s the Festival grows, so too does awareness of bicycling as a legitimate (not to mention health) movement.” San Diego is a shining example of the growth…
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Are My Disc Brakes Safe?

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Dudek Law Firm

If you purchased a TRP mechanical disc brake caliper last year, you should get it checked out at your nearest bike shop. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has ordered a recall of 2,000 TRP disc brakes. Consumers can send in their malfunctioning disc brakes to receive the improved version for free. TRP also released a similar brake caliper under the moniker Spyre and Spyre SLC. The recalled brake discs can be identified by a six-pointed fastening screw and a 3 mm adjustment screw on the side. According to a representative of TRP, “[t]he Spyre caliper uses a dual piston design in which ball bearings move within opposing ramps. We have discovered that in a specific scenario, the balls can be forced from the ramps if the actuator arm is fully activated to its stop with excessively worn or no pads installed.” This is a safety concern for cyclists because…
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