Over the last two decades Bob Mionske has written the well-received Legally Speaking column for VeloNews, providing insight into legal issues affecting cyclists. His past efforts are catalogued below.
When we excuse careless driving by blaming the victims of careless driving, we ensure that other drivers will continue to drive carelessly. Phil Gaimon was a self-described “fat kid,” with no…
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…
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…
Pro rider Ellen Watters died tragically last December, but her legacy may be safer cycling for Canadians with 1-meter to pass laws. “If I had to die for the roads…
I had just arrived in New York to visit Diana and we were finishing up a beautiful ride. I remember asking Diana how much further because the hunger pains were…
Dear Readers, This week, I’ll be sharing some reader responses to my recent columns on road rage (See Bikes vs. cars,Summer of rage and More rage). But first, as noted…
Dear Readers, I’m going to take the unusual step of starting with the subject with which I usually close my columns. I would like to invite those of you can attend…
Dear Readers, This past week, I received several emails from cyclists in Colorado regarding enforcement of the two-abreast law by the sheriff of Larimer County. This is the first time…
By Bob Mionske Legally Speaking with Bob Mionske- Questions about the Cupertino crash … Published Mar. 19, 2008 Dear Readers; Tragedy struck the San Francisco Bay Area cycling community last week…
Dear Readers; It’s been a beautiful autumn here lately; blue skies, sunny days, the leaves turning beautiful hues of yellow, orange, and red before falling. The leaves haven’t been alone…
