Utah’s first Road Respect Tour began Monday of this week. This event is a weeklong bike ride across Utah with a core group of 25 professional riders, who will promote safety between bicyclist and motorists while stopping in cities across Utah.

The Road Respect Tour began in Logan and has traveled through Ogden, Farmington, Salt Lake City, Park City, Provo, Nephi, Moroni, and Manti. Beginning June 16 the tour will travel through Moab and the Dead Horse Point loop, continue through Torrey and Loa on June 17, and they will finish the Road Respect Tour in Hurricane on June 18.

The focus of the Road Respect Tour initiative is not to place blame on a particular party for bicycle-vehicle accidents. Instead it is to teach respect and awareness for both drivers and cyclists to prevent further fatalities.

For more information about the Road Respect Tour and the cities they visit go to http://roadrespect.utah.gov.

Safety Suggestions

There are 850 accidents between cyclists and motorists, and an average of 6 bicyclists are killed each year on Utah roads. This is why the Road Respect Tour is sponsored by the Utah Department of Transportation, Zero Fatalities and the Department of Public Safety.

They want to remind motorists that bicycles have a right to share the road with them, so they recommend giving at least 3 feet of space when trying to pass a bicyclist and not giving into distractions.

For cyclists, they recommend riding single file when sharing the roads with cars. They also recommend riding in a straight line with the flow of traffic, and trying to make eye contact with motorists before turning.

Simple suggestions can go a long way in preventing future harm.

Utah Personal Injury Lawyers Information

Even though the Road Respect Tour is making people more aware of dangers, the Utah personal injury lawyers realize bicycle accidents will still happen. If you or a loved one has been injured in any accident, visit www.utahbicyclelawyers.com to learn more about the Utah personal injury lawyers at The Christensen Law Firm and how they can help you. The Road Respect Tour promotes bicycle safety, but the Utah personal injury lawyers at the Christensen Law Firm will promote you to the insurance company when safety has a taken a turn for the worst. Call for a free consultation at 801-506-0800 to find out how the Utah personal injury lawyers can help you.

Although we have heard of other businesses struggling in this economy, one area related to National Bike Month is actually improving. More than 100 million bicycles are manufactured around the world every year, which makes it one of the bestselling machines of all time. On top of this, bicycle sales are up across the nation. Experts are suggesting that bikes are becoming more popular because the price of gas is escalating again, but bicycles also offer a type of recreation.

National Bike Month Gives Reasons to Ride

National Bike Month reminds us that bikes are a good way to exercise and to save money at the same time. A study from the Bureau of Transportation showed that the majority of people ride their bikes for two main reasons: 41% ride to be healthier because it is a form of exercise and it reduces pollution. Another 37% ride for recreation. Not only are there many trails to be enjoyed but there are organized rides and races in just about every location.

Although bicycles have many benefits both for health and finances, riding can also present danger since it places small 2-wheeled machines against larger 4-wheeled vehicles such as cars, buses, and trucks. Another goal of National Bike Month is to make the roads safer for bicyclers. Motorists need to share the road, but bicyclers need to be aware as well. Injuries that are associated with bike accidents such as head trauma, spinal cord injury, and broken bones could be prevented by using signals, wearing bright clothing, and wearing specialized bicycle helmets.

If a negligent Utah driver has injured you are a loved one in a bike-related mishap, you should contact the experienced personal injury attorneys at the Christensen Law Firm. Going through an injury is a struggle, so call 801-506-0800 to find out how they can help ease the pain. Just like National Bike Month, the Christensen Law Firm wants to help you succeed.

National Bike Month is well under way and one of the several events going on this week is Bike-to-Work Days. Commuting to work on a bike has many benefits for both the environment and physical health. So instead of getting angry at rush hour traffic, take a step towards regular exercise and dust off the old two-wheeler.

Utah’s Scheduled Bike-to-Work Days for National Bike Month

Both the cities of Provo and Salt Lake invited everyone to participate in a change of commuting on Tuesday, May 17. Mayor Peter Corroon showed up at Salt Lake City’s Liberty Park to lead a bike ride around the city at 7:30 a.m. Mayor John Curtis began his city’s bike ride at the Historic County Courthouse in Provo at 8:00 a.m.

If you were not able to participate in the two rides on Tuesday, National Bike Month still has scheduled Bike-to-Work events this week in Utah.

Wednesday, May 18 is Orem’s Bike-to-Work Day. The festivities begin at 7:30 a.m. at City Center Park, 100 North 300 East. Mayor Jerry Washburn will take participates on a 3.5 mile bike ride that begins at 8:15 a.m. This event also offers complimentary bike tune-ups, helmets for the first 50 participants and breakfast.

Friday, May 20 is National Bike Month’s official National Bike-to-Work Day. Park City is trying to encourage participation by providing complimentary breakfast from 7-9 a.m. outside the Yarrow Hotel and Basin Recreation Field House. Bike tune-ups and a drawing for sports gear will also be available.

While the events may be scheduled, National Bike Month’s goal is to raise awareness, so commuting by bike is welcome anytime. However, motorists and bicycles don’t always have a safe experience on the road. If you or a loved one has been in a bicycle accident visit www.utahbicyclelawyers.com to learn more about the experienced Utah bicycle attorneys at the Christensen Law Firm. Call for a free consultation to get the legal help you need at 801-506-0800. National Bike Month is about making the roads safer, but if the worst happens the Christensen Law Firm is here to help.

May is National Bike Month and there are several events going on in Utah this week to celebrate and get the word out. One of the many events happening this week is the Bike to Work Days. Biking can be a great way to get the recommended 30-minutes-a-day exercise into your routine, so dust off the two-wheeled vehicle and bike to work.

National Bike Month Bike to Work Days in Utah

May 17: UTA and the city of Provo invite everyone to bike to work. This is an annual event that begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Historic County Courthouse, 51 S. University Ave. Along with complimentary bike tune-ups and free food there is also an optional 3 mile long bike ride starting from the courthouse with Mayor John Curtis at 8 a.m. Provo City is also offering free bike registration to its residents while UTA is giving away free bicycle helmets to the first 50 participants.

May 18: Orem’s Bike to Work Day begins at 7:30 a.m. at City Center Park, 100 N. 300 East. This event also offers complimentary bike tune-ups, breakfast and helmets for the first 50 participants. However, the bike ride with Mayor Jerry Washburn is about 3.5 miles and begins at 8:15 a.m.

May 20: National Bike Month also has a National Bike to Work Day. Park City is providing complimentary breakfast outside the Yarrow Hotel and Basin Recreation Field House from 7-9 a.m. Bike tune-ups and a drawing for sports gear will also be available.

One of the goals of National Bike Month is to get the word out to motorists that they are supposed to share the roads with bicyclers; however, this relationship doesn’t always turn out to be a safe one. If you have been in an accident contact the experienced Utah bicycle attorneys at the Christensen Law Firm today to get the help you need. For a free consultation call us at 801-506-0800. National Bike Month is about making the roads safer, but if the worst happens the Utah bicycle lawyers are here to help.