Comments on: Talking with The Cyclist Lawyer about Bikes, Racing, Life, and Bicycle Law

By: Tim D

Tim D — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 18:31:23 +0000

Shugg, me too. Aziz Awang from Malaysia was the guy, got back on his bike and finished third, before collapsing again!

By: Don Mackey

Don Mackey — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 23:13:06 +0000

awesome podcast Fatty! I echo Tucson Dave’s sentiments above. Also one of the best lines of the show…Megan is planning on doing EPIC #@&$ in 2016. I think that is my new goal for 2016.

By: spaceyace

spaceyace — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 21:21:28 +0000

Great cast – as sort of a bike law nerd, I loved listening to Megan! I have only been able to listen to the first half but will listen to the second half asap. The only bike lawyer I knew of by name is Bob Mionske…any chance you could have him on the podcast someday? I loved his book Bicycling and the Law.

To answer Chris’ question – it depends. Every state (and local jurisdiction) has its own set of laws, although they tend to be similar. For the most part, we cyclists have the same rights & responsibilities as motor vehicles, including taking the lane when necessary. Often we have additional rights. (Whether or not those are enforced, of course, is a different story.) I, for one, feel much safer taking the lane in many situations, but I could write an entire blog post about that. (disclaimer: not an attorney)

By: Tucson Dave

Tucson Dave — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 20:27:03 +0000

The Bike Lawyer was your best podcast to date! Super informative and entertaining. Great job on the post-production, the sound was very well done.

By: Chris Cowley

Chris Cowley — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 14:21:59 +0000

Question from Europe: Megan says she takes the lane and is very uncomfortable.

In the UK, it is officially advised that a cyclist SHOULD take the lane if there is not enough space to be over taken (bikeability.org.uk). We also have exactly the same rights on the road as a car – is that not the case in the US?

By: Shugg McGraw

Shugg McGraw — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 22:49:52 +0000

Turns out I’ve been in the same room (well velodrome) as Megan as I was at the track event in Manchester where the rider got an 18 inch splinter through his leg – if that is indeed the incident she references.
Just home from hospital after getting my nose rebuilt. Cost £0. In the US it turns out I couldn’t afford the ride to the hospital.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 22:44:59 +0000

Woah! Awesome episode! But there was a question I was dying to ask of Megan: What role do things like GoPro cameras and GPS devices play in establishing the facts of a case? I would *think* they’re pretty solid, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they aren’t reliable as legal evidence.

By: Jarral Ryter

Jarral Ryter — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 14:45:54 +0000

How’s this for messed up lawyers.

http://www.bikelaw.com/2016/02/03/the-tragic-death-of-gunnison-bicyclist-dale-thomas/

By: Jenni

Jenni — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 21:53:41 +0000

MEGAN is AWESOME!!!!!!! I am so ridiculously excited to see her here!!

By: Miles Archer

Miles Archer — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 21:36:38 +0000

punchline? “It’s fair use!!” or “Is it billable?”