Bike to WorkDay is this Friday! On Friday, May 16, 2014, there will be 79 pit stops all over Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia where cycling commuters can stop for refreshments, entertainment, and giveaways! Free t-shirts will be given out at the pit stops to the first 14,000 who register and attend. Herndon,…
Continue readingWhile teaching at the DC Tri-Mania Summit and Expo at Georgetown Preparatory School in Bethesda Maryland, lawyer Doug Landau had occasion to meet Katie Lupo (pictured left), of Gearin’ Up Bicycles in Washington, DC. Gearin’ Up Bicycles’ Mission Katie is a delightful young woman who is passionate about her cause — Gearin’ Up Bicycles. A…
Continue readingSunday, May 18 will be the 1st Annual Giddy Up & Go 15k/5k for Healthy Heads, benefiting those with brain tumors, strokes & traumatic brain injury. “What better cause for a race than this,” says Herndon injury lawyer Doug Landau. “It fits right in with my firm’s campaign to prevent traumatic brain injury in children…
Continue readingThe Virginia General Assembly passed the three-foot passing bill, SB97. SB97 requires drivers to give three feet of space when passing bicyclists. Previously, the law required two feet of passing space. This is a victory for bike advocates across the Commonwealth! As we wrote about in February (click here), the three foot law was one…
Continue readingHave you ever used a stability ball while exercising? These inflated spheres have become quite popular with athletes, gym rats, home gym users, even school kids in physical education class. Doug Landau finds these “physio balls” extremely useful for balance training. “Stability balls” have come into vogue with athletes like Landau who are looking for…
Continue readingThe 2nd annual Green Lizard Half-Century Fun Ride Bike-a-Thon will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2014. The ride starts at the Green Lizard bike shop in historic Herndon. Green Lizard will provide free pre-ride bike checks for all registered riders. Early registration (by May 1) is $40. After May 1, registration fee is $50. …
Continue readingThe 5th annual Heroes vs. Villains Run for Justice will be held on Sunday, April 6 2014 at Fairfax Corner in Fairfax, Virginia. This fun 5k benefits the Fairfax Law Foundation and gives prizes to top finishers, teams and best costumes! There will also be a Kid’s Fun Run and family-friendly post-race activities. While Herndon…
Continue readingCapital Bikeshare is the Washington area’s bike sharing system. Since its start about three years ago, Capital Bikeshare now has more than 300 stations in DC, Arlington, the city of Alexandria, and Montgomery County. Will the next Bikeshare be in Reston, Virginia? Fairfax County is evaluating the feasibility of just such a move as…
Continue readingThe 5th annual Rockstar 5K and 1K Fun Run will be held this year at Fairfax Corner in Fairfax, Virginia. This is a new venue and a new distance for this race honoring the life of Cherie Yadao, a physical therapist and manager for Commonwealth Orthopaedics who lost her battle with a rare cancer at…
Continue readingVirginia triathlon lawyer Doug Landau was a featured speaker during the educational program at last weekend’s Washington DC Tri-Mania Summit and Expo. This multisport expo was held at Georgetown Prep School, where more than 2000 athletes, over 60 exhibitors, and Ironman world champion triathlete couple Mirinda Carfrae and Timothy O’Donnell kicked off the DC triathlon season…
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