One of the most egregious violations of our right to the road is the “buzz,” when a motorist passes a cyclist perilously close—so close that buzzes frequently become rear-end collisions.
Some motorists are simply so inattentive while driving that they …
In most cities, cyclists have nowhere to lock their bikes legally. Here’s how to change that.
By Bob Mionske
Whether your bike takes you to work or just on the occasional coffee run, when there’s no rack at your destination, …
Your guide to playing nice with pedestrians.
By Bob Mionske
Sharing the road with cars is fairly straightforward: Cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists. But when you’re pedaling near people on foot—who move less predictably than drivers—the …
New York City traffic, circa 1890. (Associated Press)
It’s a great time to be a bike advocate—so go ahead and party like it’s 1899.
By Bob Mionske
Fifty years ago, there was no national bicycling advocacy organization. This hadn’t always …
When dangerous driving threatens the lives of children, what should the authorities do? Too often, they appear to believe the proper response is cracking down on parents, rather than the dangerous drivers who threaten the lives of their children.
This …
Etiquette tip No. 1: Give traffic room to pass. (Michael Robertson)
Some tips on keeping the long arm of the law away from your ride.
By Bob Mionske
Cyclists like to ride in packs for many reasons—camaraderie, training, to hide …
Why you should wear your helmet—even if you can lawfully ride without one
By Bob Mionske
No state requires adults to wear a helmet when they ride (although some municipalities do). But you could still face legal consequences if you …
By Bob Mionske
Car culture epitomizes the American love affair with the automobile, and no place quite epitomizes car culture like Southern California.
Which makes what has been happening in Los Angeles lately all the more remarkable. It began with …
By Bob Mionske
If your town is considering mandatory bicycle registration, here’s how to fight back
Did you hear about Michael DenDekker, the New York assemblyman who wanted to make cyclists display $25 license plates on their bikes? Although he …
By Bob Mionske
The bad news is, you were hit by a car. The good news is, you survived. But you were injured. You’ve got medical bills. You’ve got a totaled bike. And you want to know who’s going to …
