Ann Groninger of Bike Law North Carolina provides her insights into the value of uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage for bicyclists. PLEASE DO THIS RIGHT NOW – 100% MUST HAVE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BICYCLISTS Guest Post by Ann Groninger For at least the past ten years, in group talks, blogs and social media posts, I have been … Read more...
NC Annual Bike Summit Almost Here!
Make sure you are registered for the 5th Annual NC Bike Summit being held in Asheville on SEPTEMBER 16-17, 2016!! We are excited to be hosting the Summit in collaboration with Asheville on Bikes. Couple things: The program is now available on our summit website here. Still spots in the Traffic Safety Skills Class for Cyclists … Read more...
CARS (Capital Area Ride for Safety) Reset for Sunday September 25 – Register Now!
There have been a number of bicycle/car accidents and tragedies this year in the triangle and there are many close calls riders experience each and every week while riding. To encourage safe cycling and to promote positive interactions between bicyclists and drivers, local riders, bike clubs and various organizations will be hosting the Capital Area […]
BWNC Bids Farewell to Don Kostelec
One of our most active board members, Don Kostelec, is moving to Boise, Idaho, to work for Alta Planning & Design. A big loss for BWNC and North Carolina. For the past four or so years, we have valued and benefited from his technical expertise, creative ideas and extensive network of contacts. He is amazing […]
NC Bike Summit in Asheville – Register and Get Lodging NOW!
On SEPTEMBER 16-17, 2016 we are excited to be hosting the 5th Annual NC Bike Summit in collaboration with Asheville on Bikes. The planning committee has been hard at work and has developed an amazing two days (up to four with the Traffic Skills class and Cyclovia Open Streets event). Our main message is please register now and please get your … Read more...
ADVOCACY SUCCESS – NEW LAW ALLOWS MOTORISTS TO CROSS SOLID CENTER LINE TO PASS BICYCLISTS
On October 1st it will be legal for motorists to cross the solid center line to pass slower-moving bicyclists. This is a big advocacy win for BWNC and the NC bicycling community as we have been advocating for this change for many years; read the BWNC discussion here. This provision is contained as Section 5.5a of House Bill 959: DOT Proposed … Read more...