Road Rights

A popular Wisconsin cyclist was killed when the sun blocked a driver’s view. By Bob Mionske In the 1990s, one team dominated the Master’s category at races throughout the Midwest:…

By Bob Mionske Like many New Yorkers, Bobby Bowen had re-discovered the joy of cycling in the city. As Bobby hadexplained, riding everywhere “made him feel happy and helped him…

Road hazards that injure cyclists might just seem like part of the sport–but that doesn’t mean you can’t do anything about them Collisions with motor vehicles account for three-quarters of…

Even if you know you did nothing wrong, follow instructions from police if you’re stopped while cycling—it will work in your favor in the long run. By Bob Mionske Eighteen…

Can you legally wear headphones while riding? The answer might surprise you. By Bob Mionske One of the more common negative cycling stereotypes is that of a tuned-out rider blissfully…

If you ride near pedestrians, you may be doing the rest of us a disservice. By Bob Mionske I was returning from a ride, but one of my main routes…

How to handle an encounter when you’re unjustly pulled over By Bob Mionske Most people don’t follow traffic laws. Motorists speed. Cyclists roll stops. Pedestrians jaywalk. And that is where…

By Bob Mionske “I was riding in Chinatown the other morning,” my law clerk explained. “It was a one-way street, two lanes, cars parked at the left and right curbs….

Three foot passing laws aim to give cyclists space on the road- but do they work? By Bob Mionske One of the most contentious issues cyclists have with motorists is…

By Bob Mionske What to do when you’re out in public–and feel the urge Unlike most other sports, bicycling often takes place on the public commons of roadways, recreational paths…