Last year, we wrote about a woman who drove her car on the W&OD trail, hitting a cyclist and sending other trail users diving into the bushes for safety. Click here to read the full post. At the time the driver was charged with driving while intoxicated and felony hit-and-run. We have just learned that…
Continue readingThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall on NRS water sports helmets because the rivets holding the chin strap to the helmet can fail, allowing the helmet to fall off in an incident. This poses a risk of head injury. If you purchased this helmet between April 21, 2014 and July…
Continue readingThis past June, Reston Bicycle Club started conducting Group Training Rides. Held on Sundays, these organized rides are intended to educate novice to intermediate riders on group riding techniques, formation and signals. This past weekend’s Reston Century rides took bikers on three of the routes past the ABRAMS LANDAU law shop in Herndon, Virginia. “I…
Continue readingThe big news of the 4th annual Fawn Lake Sprint Triathlon is that the event donated 100% of the race entry fees to the Wounded Warrior Project (“WWP”) thanks to the race sponsors’ generosity. The Sprint Race was open to all ages. Beginning with a 700 meter swim in Fawn Lake, followed by a 12.32 mile bike ride…
Continue reading“Medical monitoring and future treatment will help those amateur athletes who have traumatic brain injuries going forward,” according to Herndon head injury lawyer Doug Landau, “and the education and early diagnosis in the future will hopefully prevent permanent disability that sidelines college sports team members who sustain a concussion.” The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) —…
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The best triathletes and DUathletes use the time before a big race to “taper.” They train at reduced intensities and volume. Strength training is often suspended. Likewise, top runners, bikers and swimmers will take time off after a major competition. For Doug Landau’s “recovery week,” he will not be seen at any multisports competitions.…
Continue reading“Barefoot running shoes” have been all the rage in the running community. These odd-looking shoes, which came out several years ago, were touted as the next best thing for athletes who prefer to run barefoot, activate the small muscles in their feet or for those who wish to reap the health benefits of doing so. …
Continue readingRecently, a cyclist was struck by a vehicle when attempting to cross Richmond Highway in Alexandria, Virginia. The driver of a pickup truck was driving on Richmond Highway, and crossed through the intersection with a green light. The cyclist was injured and sent to the hospital; no charges were filed against the driver. This brings…
Continue readingA recent article by expert witness firm Robson Forensic‘s J. Lucas Elrath examines a troubling pattern of recalls of bicycle brakes. According to Elrath, two of the largest suppliers of bike components — Shimano and SRAM — had voluntary recalls of road bicycle brakes during 2013. Could this be attributable to new technology that is not…
Continue readingBike 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,…
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