With the USAT National Championships only a fortnight away, and only one outdoor ride under his belt, attorney Doug Landau participated in the Central Park Duathlon on March 31st. The run 2.2 miles, bike 2 loops/12 miles, and then run 2.2 miles format, meant that New York City spectators could see racers six times during…
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While cheering on training partners at the US Triathlon National Championships in Cleveland, Ohio, bike injury lawyer Doug Landau compared notes with local law enforcement regarding helmet and bicycle safety. Attorney Landau learned that there are programs in Ohio to educate children about the importance of using head protection when riding their bicycles, similar to…
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Triathlon coach Elizabeth Baumgarten of SportFit Labs in Herndon was in a serious crash today at the United States Triathlon National Championships in Cleveland, Ohio. An experienced competitor, Coach Beth was caused to crash reportedly due to an unmarked speed bump out on the bike course. Competing in the Olympic distance event, Baumgarten was taken…
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At the Jamestown, Virginia sprint triathlon this past weekend, Melissa Landau made her 2018 multisport debut. On this very hot, humid and flat course around Anniversary Park, Mrs. Landau raced her way to a podium finish in her very first event of the year. Hard training, consistent effort, and smart diet all contributed to her…
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Things were “hopping” at the Green Lizard St. Patricks Weekend. Green Lizard Cycling is a locally owned, family business that opened in the old Nachman’s dry goods store building across from the W&OD trail and the Herndon Depot in March 2013. Their vision for the store and bicycling was simple: treat everyone with respect, treat…
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One of the students we met at Herndon Middle School’s after school Bike Shop for our Lids on Kids brain injury prevention and helmet giveaway program unexpectedly stopped by the Abrams Landau law office the other day! Attorney Doug Landau had run into Lucas a few months ago at Herndon’s Green Lizard Cycling Bike Shop and…
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It was a wonderful day for racing, with the sunny sky, light breezes, clean course, and beautiful weather the evening before the VTS MTS Rock Hall Mid-Atlantic Club Championship race last month. This is a very competitive race in the DellMarVa area, and the seafood & crab restaurants around this Maryland venue are outstanding. Team…
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The July 2017 edition of Trial Magazine featured the Lids on Kids program! The Lids on Kids program has been active for over eight years and works to spread awareness on brain injuries and aid in preventing brain trauma and injuries. This program, started by Herndon lawyer Doug Landau over eight years ago, involves visiting…
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Just in time before school ended and summer break started, the Abrams Landau team stopped by Herndon Elementary School last week to present its Lids on Kids brain injury prevention and bike helmet giveaway program to its sixth grade class. We were joined by Delegate Jennifer Boysko, a couple of her interns, Herndon’s community policing…
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The Memorial Day weekend “Salute to the Military” Sprint Triathlon was greeted by sunny skies and dry roads after a week of rain and cold weather. Despite the construction, the new course worked well with plenty of route markings and volunteers. With an Abrams Landau cycling-crash client finishing on the overall podium, many friends participating…
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