Pennsylvania, like the rest of the U.S., is seeing a rise in motorcycle accident injuries and deaths. With one of Pennsylvania’s largest motorcycle events coming very soon, The Roar on The Shore, local biker advocates are taking steps to keep everyone safe. The Motorcycle Safety Task Force held a meeting at Blasco Library to discuss how to keep upcoming events safer.
Saturday weather may not cooperate, Sunday should be good to get out there and ride. Here are some events across Pennsylvania, go have fun, and keep the shiny side up! What: Johnstown Thunder in The Valley Where: Johnstown PA More Information: Call 1-800-237-8590 or visit http://johnstownthunder.com
Here are some of the Pennsylvania motorcycle events happening around us this weekend. Please be safe on your rides out there this weekend. We have them broken down by location, East or West, to make it easier for you to decide. Western Pennsylvania Motorcycle Events What: Harley Davidson of Erie’s Spring Fling Open House Where: Erie, PA More… Read more »
Tragedy struck last Friday when a motorcycle rider lost his life as he swerved to avoid a car and was thrown from his bike into a pole. Local riders feel it when one of them goes down – as was evidenced on Tuesday evening by the Mission Riders motorcycle club. Members of the club gathered… Read more »
Deadly Motorcycle Accident in Erie A local man was killed Friday afternoon when his motorcycle struck a curb and the rider was thrown into a nearby light pole. While police are investigating the accident by collecting & reviewing surveillance footage from local businesses, they are still reaching out to any witnesses who may have seen… Read more »
Motorcycle season is just around the corner, what better time for PennDOT to begin registration for their free motorcycle training classes? There is something for every rider in the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program (PAMSP). Offerings include beginner courses for those who need to become proficient before heading out on the road, as well as more advanced courses for seasoned riders…
The Travis Law Firm is proud to partner with the Injured Motorcycle Riders Foundation (IMRF), a local grassroots organization that helps injured motorcycle riders after a serious accident. That is why we are helping them announce their annual fundraiser “Get The Blues Out – 2015” happening this Saturday. A Word About IMRF The IMRF is… Read more »
Actually, the season officially started over the last few weeks, but April is when all the events start. The weather should be better this weekend, and no doubt, bikers will be pulling their rides out of the garage with the first sight of sunshine. Initial reports are for temperatures to approach 70 degrees on Sunday,… Read more »
The Travis Law Firm and Erie HD are Gearing Up for Bikefest 2015! Bikers Help Raise Money for Local Charities at Annual Event The Travis Law Firm has partnered with Erie HD for several years to help promote biker safety and community awareness of motorcycle riders. We have been a fixture at each of the… Read more »
Motorcycle Accident Leaves Rider Dead – Other Driver Facing DUI Charge A motorcyclist was killed after his bike crashed into a pickup truck in Boswell PA recently. The driver of the truck is being charged for DUI in relation to the fatal accident. Blood test results for blood-alcohol-content (BAC) levels have not been reported yet,… Read more »