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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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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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