Cycling club, bike shop, and event services
By Miles Cooper
How about a consult before one needs lawyers, guns, and money? At Bicycle Law, we recognize that cyclists generally don’t want to pursue cases against the clubs, shops, and events that make our community so engaging. But sometimes things happen (Spectrum Ride lawsuit, anyone?) Best to have those ducks in a row. That’s where we come in. We’ve sued just about everything that walks or crawls at one time or another (definitely an exaggeration but we’ll drop an Unforgiven reference any time we can). That gives us perspective.
Do we charge for this? Yes. Primarily because one gets what one pays for when it is free. But the cost is negotiable, down to a token depending on the type of organization or event. Our primary goal is to make sure risks are mitigated. We don’t want folks hurt. Not on the bike. Not on a club board. Not running a business. Nor running a race. So reach out to us to see if we can help on anything below.
Cycling clubs provide some of the best ways to learn more about the sport. Photo courtesy of Major Taylor East Bay Cycling Club.
Protection for cycling clubs
Cycling clubs provide some of the best ways to learn more about the sport, group riding etiquette, the different disciplines of bike racing, the finer points of equipment, and a whole lot more. Not to mention the obvious: meeting like-minded folks.
How do you run a fun, enjoyable club with rides and competition, while also following best safety practices? Talk to us. We’ll help you:
- Set up a solid waiver and/or review your current one
- Establish clear club rules, officer roles, and a robust code of conduct
- Walk you through potential risks associated with various club activities and scenarios
- Evaluate insurance stack and potential risks
Protection for bike shops
We believe that knowledgeable local bike shops (or LBS if you’re in the know) are clutch for cohesive cycling communities. As the industry has shifted to online ordering and vertical integration, running a local shop has become more and more difficult (but they are oh so important, so shop local!). Running a business with tight margins and long days can mean bigger picture issues like risk and one’s insurance stack can become less important — until it is needed. As a firm that has seen what happens when inattentive maintenance leads to critical injuries, we can help identify risk and mitigate against it. To that end, we offer shops actionable advice, including:
- Insurance stack assessment
- Standard of care analysis including bike release and bolt-check processes
- Waiver review for shop rides
Local bike shops are clutch for cohesive cycling communities. Photo: Zachary Morvant / @zmorvant
Events
Whether it is a race, an adventure ride, or a group event, it is important to make sure certain parameters are in place. Waivers, insurance, risk mitigation, safety recommendations, and a safety plan are all helpful steps. If you’re running an event and want a best practices review, please reach out so we can help!
You can run a fun, enjoyable club while also following best safety practices. Photo courtesy of Alto Velo Racing Club.
Contact us at info@bicyclelaw.com to learn more about our services.
Have you or someone you know been involved in a bicycle crash? Want to know about your rights? Are you a lawyer handling a bicycle crash who wants the best result for your client? Contact Bicycle Law at (866) 835-6529 or info@bicyclelaw.com.
Bicycle Law’s lawyers practice law through Coopers LLP, which has lawyers licensed in California, Oregon, and Washington state, and can affiliate with local counsel on bicycle cases across the country to make sure cyclists benefit from cycling-focused lawyers.