by Russ Hymas | Jan 30, 2017 | Bicycle Accidents, Cycling Tips
Spring is getting closer, and with it more regular cycling. You may soon find yourself looking at your bike, and fretting that you haven’t stayed in shape through the winter. But don’t worry — you’re not alone. It is sometimes difficult getting...
by Ken Christensen | Jan 23, 2017 | Bicycle Accidents, Cycling Tips
No matter how accomplished or experienced you are as a cyclist, it always helps to set goals. Staying motivated and engaged is essential to an effective cycling regimen. At Utah Bicycle Lawyers, we like to set cycling resolutions at the start of each year, and this...
by Russ Hymas | Jan 12, 2017 | Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Bicycle Accidents
Recently, a news article on NPR highlighted a bizarre bicycle accident in Chicago. A city council member complained about squirrels making a mess out of his garbage cans. Then, a squirrel attacked his bike while he was on a ride. His bike flipped after the squirrel...
by Ken Christensen | Jan 5, 2017 | Bicycle Accidents, Cycling Tips
In a sport like cycling, it is essential to be prepared for an emergency. You do not want to wind up far from home and unprepared on a long ride. Keeping a small cycling emergency kit with you on long or isolated rides can be very helpful. This post lists some...
by Russ Hymas | Dec 29, 2016 | Cycling Tips
We all know that eating healthy meals is important to our exercise and diet goals, but what about snacking? “Grazing” on smaller-portioned snacks throughout the day is becoming more popular, and many people no longer eat the traditional three meals a day....
by Ken Christensen | Dec 22, 2016 | Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Bicycle Accidents, Cycling Facts
As Utah’s Bicycle Lawyers, we are passionate about safe and responsible cycling. One issue that is important to be aware of is the danger of combining cycling and medication. Recently, the painkiller tramadol has come into the cycling spotlight. Though the World...
by Russ Hymas | Dec 15, 2016 | Road Safety For Bikes, Utah Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Utah Bicycle Laws
With more people using bikes as their primary mode of transportation, cities feel the pressure to become more bike-friendly. They are adding protected lanes, designated bike parking, and special signals to help cyclists. Cities in Utah are no exception. In fact, in...
by Russ Hymas | Dec 8, 2016 | Cycling Holidays, Cycling Tips
Christmas is right around the corner, which means that days left for shopping are numbered. If you have cyclists on your list, there are many great gifts you could get for them. Whether they’re practical and useful or lighthearted and bike-themed, they make...
by Ken Christensen | Dec 5, 2016 | Cycling Facts, Road Safety For Bikes
More people are now using cycling as their primary mode of transportation. Reasons for this range from environmental concerns to fitness goals to economic necessity, but they all lead to the same result: more bikes on the road. Fortunately, bike-friendly cities are...
by Russ Hymas | Dec 1, 2016 | Cycling Tips
As winter approaches, many cyclists are considering how to best store their bikes. While there are many important steps to preparing your actual bike for storage, planning where to actually store it is also important. Many people store their bikes in their garages or...
