This entry is part of a series: Cyclists & the Law» I had a recent discussion with a fellow cyclist. In it, he repeated a common misconception about some legal requirements for cyclists. He thought that cyclists are required to ride single file. Nothing could be further from the truth. And the fact that I
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Originally posted 2010-06-17 02:55:15. LeMond Calls For Widespread Reforms. For the longest time, I have been rather annoyed with Greg Lemond. And I couldn’t understand why. But I think I know, now. As a young racer/rider, I–along with everyone else in my generation–was immensely inspired by Greg, regardless of his famous hunting accident and long road
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Originally posted 2010-06-16 14:09:42. Here’s a very good article via webikeeugene.org that explores some of the more egregious cases of hitting cyclists and the resultant (non-) consequences. Here’s some of the more notable quotes… Her [Tina Marie Baker–ed.] punishment for prioritizing 30 seconds of her life over Cayton’s safety was 30 days in jail, probation,
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Originally posted 2011-08-01 17:01:37. Coming down the mountain pass, I had gained a good bit of steam. The last half-mile was pretty straight, allowing me to go as fast as possible. I had gained on 3 or 4 riders in front of me and decided to pass a couple. So I pulled around them on
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Originally posted 2010-04-13 12:07:25. Is there a responsibility somewhere when organizing a race to ensure it is safe as possible? If it is not, what should be done? If the event is known (locally) as a “crash-fest”, do the organizers have a responsibility to do something about it? What if the course itself is inherently
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