States are coming around to a sensible change to traffic laws, which would allow cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs — and that’s a good thing. In the hierarchy…
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Laws requiring drivers to give adequate space to cyclists are a step in the right direction, but law-enforcement efforts have room to improve. Whether heading out for a training ride,…
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Legal expert Bob Mionske explains a few key steps organized group rides should take to worry less about liability and focus on the ride. No one wants to talk about…
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What happens if one of the cyclists hits a pedestrian or a car or takes down a paceline on a group ride? Bike clubs have long organized of all sorts of group…
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Insurance companies have a sneaky way of trying to avoid paying the true value of your bike if you’re hit by a car. Here’s why. Roadie: “Earlier today, I was…
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Bob Mionske discusses the reality of collisions between cars and bikes, and how those riders can receive better justice. Here’s reality: Around the world, 1.3 million people die in motor…
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Roadie: “A cop on my group ride heard me bragging about hitting 56mph on a descent where the speed limit was 40mph. He jokingly said he would go to my Strava…
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Bob Mionske outlines some of the situations that can get cyclists in trouble, both medically and legally. In my experience, roadies, especially, those with race experience, have a unique style. It…
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If you’re hit by an uninsured or underinsured motorist, you’ll be on the hook for your bills. Here’s how you can protect yourself. You’re out on your favorite training route….
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When you are harassed by a dangerous driver, you can take action. Here’s how one cyclist did just that. “How about I get out and f—k you up in front…