Category: Culture
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Bob Mionske
OG , Olympian, and More From the beginning, the Bike Law Network has had a singular focus—helping cyclists who have been injured find justice. Well, what’s so special about that? Lots of lawyers take bicycle accident cases. But the Bike Law Network is different—the lawyers in the network are cyclists themselves, and they’re passionately committed to protecting the rights of
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Yes to Road Riding
In his December 7th piece, Aaron Gully (the bike-test director of Outside Magazine) asks whether road riding is worth the risk. Aaron wrote the piece after he was hit by a car on a short section of road between two off-road trails. Fortunately, his injuries were relatively minor, but the experience led him to question whether
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For the Love of the Blinky Light
Daylight Savings Time has ended and we’ve “fallen back,” relegating many of us to commuting home, training, and gathering for our favorite social rides in the dark. There is an added element of fun in getting on the bike when the sun is setting, or pedaling under a night sky. But the additional risks that
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Colombia’s Visionary Bicycle Legislation
Lauri recounts her biking experience in Colombia and explains why it is earning its place in the front of the bicycle movement with its visionary bicycle legislation. How does Colombia, one of the most notoriously happiest countries in the world, intend to make its 49 million residents even happier? It passes landmark legislation designed to make
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9 Michigan Cyclocross Racers You Should Heckle This Season
Of all cycling disciplines, cyclocross seems to be the most spectator friendly. The open courses that racers circle numerous times promotes an up close and personal relationship between spectators and fans. This relationship includes the constant ringing of cow bells, beer tents, horns, hand-ups, megaphones, and yes, heckling. When I first started racing cross, the
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Podcast: Nako Was Hit From Behind and Then Sued by the Driver
Earlier this summer Bob Mionske was a guest on the popular podcast, The Outspoken Cyclist. The topic was the incident of Nako Nakatsuka who was hit from behind and then was sued by the driver who hit her! Bob discusses the case, what to do when you are involved in a bike crash, and how to prevent future litigation. Give the
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Bike Law TN Supports Visit Knoxville at USA Pro Nationals
This past weekend my hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee, hosted the 2017 USA Cycling Professional Road Championships. Bike Law TN couldn’t pass up the opportunity and was a supporter of the weekend long event. True to Bike Law form, we had a great time while helping educate the cycling community to the fact that we exist and are
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2017 Bike Law / Cycle for Survival RAAM Team
What happens when a few friends are sitting around talking about bucket list bike rides? You sign up for the Race Across America. 2 days ago, our closest friends started their journey of racing from Oceanside, CA to Annapolis, MD in the Race Across America. They are all racing for their own personal reasons but
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The Bike Tour That Begins at Your Driveway
Toward the end of most bicycle magazines are numerous advertisements with some pretty amazing ways to spend a vacation on a bike. Adventure companies will pamper you as you pedal through Napa Valley, Tuscany, Scotland, or the Canadian Rockies. Fantastic trips, but they come with a price tag that simply makes the trips unobtainable for
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Podcast: Group Riding, Cycling Law and More
Ann Groninger of Bike Law NC & Jeff Viscount of Weekly Rides have become regulars on the TotalCyclist Podcast. Give a listen to their episodes below and let us know what other topics you would like discussed! Bike Law
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The Story of the Ride of Silence
“A man may die. Nations may rise and fall. But an idea lives on.” – JFK A guest post from Chris Phelan, founder of the Ride for Silence. On May 17th, the Ride of Silence can be found in 450+ cities across the world to honor those who have been injured or killed, to raise awareness
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2017 Charlotte Law Enforcement Bicycle Ride to DC
Yesterday, Bike Law Cycle Club members Julia Engel and Garet Johnson joined Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department bicyclists and other riders from the community on the first leg of CMPD’s Annual Law Enforcement Bicycle Ride to Washington D.C. Every year, during National Police Week, officers from all over the country gather in Washington D.C. at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial to
