Beware Bambi in the roads: Tips to help you avoid deer-motorcycle accidents
May 17th, 2012
Early Sunday morning, a 34-year-old Bellevue man was killed on the Ohio Turnpike in Berea after he hit a deer while riding his Harley-Davidson, throwing him from his bike. He was then struck by an oncoming SUV and pronounced dead at the scene.
Ohio hunters killed about a quarter-million deer annually, but Ohio’s deer population has climbed in recent years to more than 750,000.
Many people are oblivious to deer, or think deer only are a danger in the fall when deer are in their peak breeding season. However, you can encounter a deer in the roadway year-round. The moderate temperatures of spring often lead deer out in search of food, especially early in the morning and late at night. A majority of deer-vehicle accidents take place at dusk and dawn. More than half of deer-vehicle accidents take place between 5 p.m. and midnight and another 20 percent occur between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m. Read the rest of this entry »
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Share the Road: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May 7th, 2012
May has been designated as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. According to the NHTSA, motorcyclists are 25 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to die in a crash and five times more likely to be injured. Those stark numbers are a good indication of why we need a special month set aside to help everyone learn more about motorcycle safety.
At Elk & Elk, we have been very pleased to see news coverage about Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month from coast to coast. From the California Highway Patrol to the national news centers in New York City, law enforcement agencies, government organizations and the media are helping to get the word out. Read the rest of this entry »
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MotorEagles coming to a location near you
May 2nd, 2012
Throughout the summer, the motorcycle attorneys of Elk & Elk will take to the roads, visiting several locations around Ohio. If you live in the Buckeye State and love motorcycles like we do, plan on making a stop at one of these Bike Nights. When you do, make sure you stop by our table and introduce yourself. We always love to talk motorcycles and meet other riders.
June 1-3 – Ohio Bike Week
June 6 – Columbus Quaker Steak & Lube Bike Giveaway
June 7 – Dayton Quaker Steak & Lube Bike Giveaway
June 8-10 – Ohio Bike Week
June 13-23 – AD Farrow 100th Anniversary
June 20 – Columbus Quaker Steak & Lube Bike Giveaway
June 21 – Mentor Quaker Steak & Lube
June 22 – Ferrari Night – Southeast Harley-Davidson
July 3 – AD Farrow Downtown Columbus
July 7 – Ohio’s Fallen Heroes AD – Ferrari Night
July 11 – Valley View Quaker Steak & Lube
July 12 – Sheffield Quaker Steak & Lube
August 1 – Canton Quaker Steak & Lube
August 2 – Mentor Quaker Steak & Lube
August 11 – C&A HD 35th Anniversary
August 12 – Mercy & Grace AD Farrow
Tags: Ferrari, Harley Davidson, MotorEagles, Ohio Bike Week, Quaker Steak & Lube
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Save A Life – Look Twice – Tips To Help Drivers, Motorcyclists Share the Road
May 1st, 2012
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The month is intended to increase awareness and encourage drivers of all other kinds of vehicles and motorcyclists to “share the road” with each other.
At Elk & Elk, through our MotorEagles safety and public awareness campaign, we promote motorcycle safety and awareness all year long. As part of MotorEagles, Elk & Elk has started the “Save A Life – Look Twice” campaign. The campaign aims to:
- Increase driver awareness
- Increase rider visibility
- Promote driver and rider training
- Promote rider safety
- Encourage patience and tolerance
- Protect rider rights
- Limit rider injury Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: motorcycle awareness, motorcycle safety, Save A Life-Look Twice
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9 Tips For A Safer Group Ride
April 30th, 2012
For many people, motorcycling is a solitary activity. But for some, riding as a group – whether a Sunday morning ride with friends or an organized motorcycle rally – is an important part of their motorcycling experience. However, group riding carries its own set of challenges that solo riders don’t face. Even seasoned motorcyclists with tons of group riding experience may need a refresher course every now and then.
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has 9 tips to ensure a fun and safe group ride. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Group riding, Group riding tips, How to ride in a group, Motorcycle group riding, Motorcycle group riding tips
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