Rideshare cars like Uber and Lyft are now everywhere on U.S. streets. A complex legal situation exists for cyclists who are hit by Uber or Lyft drivers.
A decade ago, Uber was just a “what if” idea that arose after …
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The season for knowing your state’s laws around lighting and investing in hi-viz and reflective clothing has arrived. We guide you through what you need to know to stay safe and stay legal.
With Halloween already behind us, we’ve passed …
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 real ambition in life beyond sitting on the couch …
Bob discusses how to deal with pranksters who want to harass you when you’re on a ride
The summer road race season is here. The Giro has just wrapped up, the Tour will soon be upon us, and for all …
States are coming around to a sensible change to traffic laws, which would allow cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs — and that’s a good thing.
In the hierarchy of cyclists who are highly competent in traffic, roadies …
Laws requiring drivers to give adequate space to cyclists are a step in the right direction, but law-enforcement efforts have room to improve.
Whether heading out for a training ride, commute, or leisurely spin, we put on our helmets and …
Legal expert Bob Mionske explains a few key steps organized group rides should take to worry less about liability and focus on the ride.
No one wants to talk about the legal consequences of what is supposed to be a …
Insurance companies have a sneaky way of trying to avoid paying the true value of your bike if you’re hit by a car. Here’s why.
Roadie: “Earlier today, I was on a ride and a driver hit me from behind …
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 vehicle collisions annually. Here in the U.S., we lose nearly …
