The sport of bicycling opens the door for many types of injuries.  Several large chain bike shops have faced liability issues in recent years.  A large percentage of the pending lawsuits are results of child injuries accompanying bike falls.  One particular lawsuit was recently settled in Country Road, USA which is 60 miles west of Mountain City.  A 13 year old boy fell from his bicycle head first and suffered a major concussion.  He was hospitalized for 7 days.  The bike shop from which the boy’s father purchased the bike had failed to explain the safety procedures and proper equipment necessary for any individual that rides, regardless of age.  The judge found the shop guilty of not fulfilling their duty as a full service bike shop.  The Spoke N’ Rider believes its current full-service approach and emphasis on safety gear provides protection from potential suits related to safety. 

In the past 3 years ten states have passed legislation requiring all bikers to wear head gear and the trend seems to be increasing.  The Spoke N’ Rider is an outspoken supporter of head gear legislation.