Yesterday’s “Wheel to Work Day” was a success. Hundred of cyclists, adults and children stopped by the ABRAMS LANDAU tent to learn about biking safety and laws. Because our practice does not lend itself to “show and tell” and because we weren’t selling anything, we had free coloring books for kids, free books for adults…
Continue readingThe W&OD Trail passes by the Landau Law Shop in Herndon, and a number of bikers use this path to get to work. “We’re definitely seeing higher numbers,” said Gaylynn Abram, a VDOT transportation planner. She said VDOT is working toward educating bicycle commuters, as well as other vehicle drivers, about safety to decrease the…
Continue readingEven an experienced cyclist like Six time Ironman world champion Dave Scott can get struck by car while cycling. While riding in his home town of Boulder, Colorado, Ironman Champion Dave Scott was hit by a car while on a training ride. Witness at the scene of the accident report that Scott was conscious and…
Continue readingIn a case where a biker and a bus crashed, the jury found in favor of the cyclist and awarded damages. The New York jury awarded more than $9 million to the plaintiff bicycle rider who sustained severe injuries of her left arm when she collided with a bus. The award would have exceeded $15…
Continue readingAfter some serious racing, TriathlonTrialLawyer Doug Landau had a “rendezvous” with his wife in order to participate in a Virginia Vineyard tour. Visiting several Loudoun County vintners, the Landaus were able to learn about wine making, different kinds of wine and see where the grapes are actually grown and fermented. The Loudoun, Leesburg and Fairfax…
Continue readingTeam Tri Performance put on another wonderful race this summer, and credit goes to Coach Brian Crow and his volunteers. Doug Landau had a “hot date” later that day, so he was putting the “pedal to the metal” at the South Riding sprint triathlon. The race started with a 400 meter snake swim. The competitors…
Continue reading“The biggest loser” is not a television reality show, but the American health care system.USA today is reporting that costs have doubled in a decade, as a direct result of weight gain in Americans. “As Congress searches for ways to control health care costs, a new report provides a sizable target: obesity. Americans who are…
Continue readingTraining barefoot has its advantages. In addition to “toughening” one’s feet, Doug Landau feels that running without fancy, padded sneakers allows athletes to strengthen the small muscles and tendons of the feet and ankles. Some sports scientists even liken Americans’ wearing of shoes from infancy to having their feet “casted,” leading to disuse of these…
Continue readingSwimming in the Pacific Ocean is a treat, and TriathlonTrialLawyer Doug Landau got to participate with his family on the West Coast at Playa del Rey, California. Competing in the Aquathon, Landau saw dolphins gliding effortlessly through the waves that buffeted the wetsuit-clad racers. While the swim was tough and Landau’s time was slow, he…
Continue readingMark Stuckelman, whom I met at my friend and 2005 Maccabi USA Teammate Rob Urbach’s home, was a winner today at the quadrennial Maccabiah Games in Israel. He won the gold medal in his age group and ended up 17th out of 180 overall. He relates, “It was the hardest race I’ve ever done. I…
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