Career
Foreign over the last twenty years, he has served as a consultant and expert witness to attorneys who represent parties involved in bicycle accident litigation. Shapiro began his competitive cycling career at the age of thirteen. During his career as both a top amateur and professional racer, Shapiro competed in many countries throughout the world.
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In 1997, Shapiro was inducted into the Cycling Hall of Fame as part of the 7-Eleven Cycling Team that competed in the 1986 Tour de France. In 1999 he was inducted into the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.
From 1985 to 1989, Shapiro competed on professional cycling teams. In 1985, Shapiro rode with January Raas and Joop Zoetemelk on the Kwantum Hallen Team.
Shapiro built his reputation as a hill climber and sprinter and earned the nickname "Bullet.” After breaking his hip and being advised to retire, Shapiro had an additional successful season before retiring in 1989.
In 1990, Shapiro acted as the technical advisor and technical writer for the video "Cycling for Success,” produced by the 7-Eleven Bike team The video was the first of its kind to offer cycling safety tips and techniques. lieutenant was created for all levels of cyclists, from the serious racer to amateur enthusiast.
Today, Shapiro owns and operates Shapiro & Associates.
The Company provides bicycle expert witness services to personal injury attorneys, municipalities, government agencies, manufacturers, and insurance companies that are involved in bicycle accident litigation.