Asheville on Bikes (AoB), an
advocacy group focused on advancing Asheville’s urban and commuter bicycle
culture, is hosting “Bicycle
Rights Night” on Thursday, June 27th at 7:00 p.m. at Clingman Cafe located
at 242 Clingman Avenue in the River Arts District.
Asheville on Bikes works to
expand bicycle infrastructure and culture throughout the city of Asheville.
AoB’s programs include community rides, an after-school bicycle program,
candidate forums and bicycle corrals at city events.
“Asheville on Bikes and the city
are making real advancements in active transportation. As our transportation
infrastructure changes, more people choose to ride bicycles so there needs to
be education outreach to respond to shifts in transportation habits,” shares
Mike Sule, Director of Asheville on Bikes. “We’re thrilled to be working with
Jones Byrd and The Van Winkle Law Firm to improve bicycle safety.”
Event Details:
Asheville on Bikes will be
hosting a bike corral offering free bicycle parking in the Clingman Cafe
parking lot. Participants are encouraged to ride or walk. Clingman Cafe and the
bicycle corral open at 7:00 p.m.
Asheville City Councilman Gordon
Smith will present a brief update on Asheville’s transportation issues before
Byrd begins his presentation at 7:45 p.m.
Byrd’s presentation will cover
everything on bicycle accidents, including how to properly file a police
report, hiring a lawyer, a collision checklist from a legal perspective,
examples from N.C. case law, and a look to the future of bicycle rights in N.C.
There will be a Q&A following the presentation.
Byrd is an attorney with The Van
Winkle Law Firm located in Asheville. Jones' broad trial practice focuses on
civil litigation and dispute resolution. Most recently Jones secured several
million dollars for the victim of a bicycle crash.
Quick Facts:
Bicycle Rights Night
Where: Clingman Cafe in the River
Arts District, 242 Clingman Avenue, Asheville
When: Thursday, June 27th. Doors
and corral open at 7
The event is free and open to the
public. Clingman will be serving from their regular menu.
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