I Was In A Collision—What Should I Do? By Bob Mionske You’ve just been hit by a car, and you’re lying on the roadway. In Part 1 of this article,…
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No cyclist wants to relive a collision—but it pays to read the police report By Bob Mionske Picture this: You’re riding home from work, obeying all traffic laws, when a…
I Was In A Collision—What Should I Do? By Bob Mionske It was an unusually bright sunny February day in Portland; I was on a ride and had a tailwind,…
Believe it or not, even young kids can be held liable in court for cycling accidents. Here’s what you should know. by Bob Mionske Last fall, you may have heard…
Police and lawmakers protect drivers who open their doors into passing cyclists. By Bob Mionske The 56-year old cyclist never saw the driver; the driver never saw the cyclist. But…
By Bob Mionske Nathan Krasnopoler was on his way home from the Farmer’s Market. At least that’s what his family is thinking, because the fresh produce he was carrying was…
IMAGINE YOU’RE THE POLICE COMMISSIONER of a large American city. You’re charged with enforcing the laws, fighting crime, keeping public order, and protecting the public’s safety. And in a large…
Legal waivers are a necessary part of organized rides—but they don’t apply to every mishap. By Bob Mionske If you’ve ever participated in an organized ride or race, you probably…
In 1895, New York City was a hotbed of cycling fever. Bicycles were the fashion statement of the day, and everybody had one, or wanted one. But then the automobile…
“Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself.” —Mark Twain That quote is over a century old, and things have changed,…