Trek Bicycle recently announced the recall of almost 1 million Trek bicycles that are equipped with disc brakes. The problems that spurred the recall relate to the bicycles’ quick release levers located on their front wheels. The release levers open too widely and are in danger of getting stuck in the braking system. Trek’s recall […]
The first time a child gets behind the handlebars of his or her bicycle, Ontario parents will strap on as many safety apparatuses as they can in order to keep their child safe. They make sure their child has a suitable helmet, they put safety reflectors on the bicycle, they install blinking lights, and they […]
Bicycle accidents can happen in many different ways, but there are some types of crashes that bicycle accident attorneys see over and over again. Being aware of these common types of bicycle crashes can help Ontario residents – whether they are motorists or bicyclists — to avoid them. Right turn accidents are the most common […]
A bicycle accident is definitely something to be avoided and there are some specific precautions that motor vehicle drivers in Canada can take to limit their chances of causing one. The more motorists that follow these "rules of the road," the more lives will be saved, so please read them carefully and tell your friends […]
A man recently died while riding his bicycle across Canada to raise money for the World Wildlife Federation. He was tragically hit by a car and killed along the Trans-Canada Highway not far from Brandon, Manitoba. The incident occurred at approximately 8 p.m. last Monday. According to police, the 24-year-old Toronto man was riding his […]
Canadian bicycle groups are asking that more awareness be given to bicycle safety issues after a cyclist died last weekend. The fatal bike accident happened on Saturday, during a bicycle-themed fundraiser event. Although the details of the incident have yet to be released, a 40-year-old female triathlete lost her life in the accident. The woman […]
Approximately 200 bicyclists gathered in Waterloo on a recent Sunday in memory of people who have died in bicycle accidents. The three-kilometre ride is an annual event that is intended to promote bicycle safety and prevent Ontario residents from being involved in a bicycle accident. This year’s event is the second time the ride has […]
An Ontario man was recently hit by a sport utility vehicle and dragged underneath it for approximately 1,000 feet. The 40-year-old victim was riding his bicycle at approximately 3:38 p.m. on a recent Monday when the motorist struck him. The driver of the sport utility vehicle is in his 70’s. At this time, authorities are […]