by Ken Christensen | Mar 31, 2014 | Uncategorized
As reported by Utah Policy, Mayor Mike Caldwell and the City of Ogden have made great strides in establishing Ogden as a destination for outdoor recreation. Just last fall, Mayor Caldwell joined a group of Asian Cycling CEOs for a 6-day, 420-mile bicycle tour of Utah....
by Russ Hymas | Mar 27, 2014 | Biking Events, Utah Bicycle Accident Lawyer
2014 Tour Details Released According to recent posts on both CyclingNews.com and CyclingUtah.com, information about the 2014 Tour of Utah is now available to the public. The Tour of Utah has reached its tenth anniversary, and is boasted to be “America’s...
by Ken Christensen | Mar 25, 2014 | Biking Events
The first week of March saw the opening of the 27th annual international Taiwan Cycle Show, with 1,500 exhibitors, 10,000 buyers, and three other sporting goods shows occurring concurrently. Being the largest sporting goods and cycling expo in Asia, the show attracted...
by Russ Hymas | Mar 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
I’m certain that most cyclists would agree that one of humanity’s greatest inventions is the wheel. Since its first creation, the wheel has come a long way to now take its prominent role in U.S. streets across the country. How did we get to the two-wheeled...
by Russ Hymas | Mar 17, 2014 | Biking Events, Cycling Tips
Have you ever wandered into your local bike shop and seen a bike that just looks out of place? Kind of like a Franken-Bike? The tires are huge, the frame is heavy, you think it might be a mountain bike, but it comes with no suspension and a single speed freewheel....
by Ken Christensen | Mar 14, 2014 | Bicycle Accidents, Road Safety For Bikes, Salt Lake City bicycle accident attorney
New Policy Statement The US Department of Transportation has recently published new findings about ways to promote safety for both pedestrians and cyclists. The new policy statement of UDOT states the following: Every transportation agency, including DOT, has the...
by Ken Christensen | Mar 11, 2014 | Bicycle Accident Lawyer
It may be reasonable to assume that as the popularity of an activity increases, the risks and accidents associated with that activity would increase. With cycling —whether that be in Utah, around the United States, or worldwide— the opposite is true. In fact, as the...
by Russ Hymas | Mar 6, 2014 | Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Utah Bicycle Laws
When someone says that they just bought a new bicycle, what do you imagine? Of course you picture two wheels, and it probably has a roughly triangular frame with pedals for your feet and handle bars that are level with the seat, above the wheels. According to Utah...
by Ken Christensen | Mar 5, 2014 | Bicycle Accidents, Utah Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Christensen & Hymas recently settled with Geico Insurance and AAA Insurance on behalf of a client who was seriously injured when he was hit by an automobile while traveling on his bicycle. The Case Our client was traveling westbound on his bicycle on the shoulder...
by Russ Hymas | Feb 25, 2014 | Road Safety For Bikes
America has a long-standing love affair with automobiles. In fact, cars have become so ingrained in the American psyche that it is hardly possible for a person to get by without one. A car is not just a trophy and a status symbol; it is also deeply associated...
