It’s the issue that just won’t go away—and cyclists are continuing to get stung by it. I’m talking about contraflow riding on the sidewalk—in plain English, riding on the sidewalk…
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I went for a cup of coffee this morning. I walked down to the corner crosswalk, and waited for the light to change so I could cross. It would have…
Three feet to pass. Increasingly, it’s becoming the standard for the minimum distance at which motorists should pass cyclists—and increasingly, it’s becoming the law. When a state passes a “3…
Your guide to playing nice with pedestrians. By Bob Mionske Sharing the road with cars is fairly straightforward: Cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists. But when you’re…
This article featuring Bob Mionske has been reproduced here for our media archives. by Ben Fried on October 28, 2011 A Brooklyn jury has found defendant Michael Oxley not guilty…
New York City traffic, circa 1890. (Associated Press) It’s a great time to be a bike advocate—so go ahead and party like it’s 1899. By Bob Mionske Fifty years ago,…
When dangerous driving threatens the lives of children, what should the authorities do? Too often, they appear to believe the proper response is cracking down on parents, rather than the…
Etiquette tip No. 1: Give traffic room to pass. (Michael Robertson) Some tips on keeping the long arm of the law away from your ride. By Bob Mionske Cyclists like…
By Peter Wilborn, Bike Law South Carolina and Bike Law Maryland Every so often, I’ll ride a recreational group ride. I love the camaraderie of cyclists, the talk, the last minute…
This blog article featuring Bob Mionske has been reproduced here for our media archives. To access the original article, follow the link. The New York Times:Â A New Breed of Lawyers…