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…
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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,…
By Bob Mionske, J.D. A common misconception motorists have is that cyclists are slow. Of course, an automobile can reach higher speeds than a bicycle, but that’s on the increasingly…
By Bob Mionske, J.D. We can say this much: Mark Hurlbert, Colorado’s Fifth Judicial District Attorney, went the extra mile to protect hit-and-run driver Martin Erzinger (read the story here)…
There’s no such thing as a cycling license–but you should carry ID on rides. Here’s why. By Bob Mionske Here’s a conundrum: if you don’t need a license to ride…
By Bob Mionske Matthew Kenney, 14, was an honors student, and a popular athlete who was active in several sports. David Weaving, 48, had five drunken driving convictions on his…
By Bob Mionske The first email alerting me to the news arrived at 9:00 on Friday morning. And then the next e-mail arrived. And the next. And the next. By…
Three years ago, a series of tragedies could have marred Portland, Oregon cycling forever. Instead, the city found a way to move forward. By Bob Mionske Three years ago this…