Legal Career
In 1999, Mionske opened his own law practice, the first in the nation focused exclusively on representing cyclists. With his extensive background in bicycle racing, Mionske has represented amateur racers, bicycle commuters, messengers, and recreational cyclists. In describing the cyclist-centered focus of his practice, Mionske coined the term "bicycle law".
In 2001, Mionske authored the legal analysis section in Bicycle Accident Reconstruction for the Forensic Engineer.
From 2002 to 2009 Mionske wrote the column Legally Speaking for VeloNews on bicycle law. In 2007, Mionske authored the book Bicycling & the Law: Your Rights As A Cyclist. In 2009 Mionske began writing Road Rights, a new column on bicycle law for Bicycling Magazine.
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