Olympic Cyclist and Bicycle Lawyer
Bob Mionske is a U.S. National Champion, record-setting Olympian, and professional road racing cyclist who later pivoted to the practice of law. Coining the term" bicycle law," Bob was the first attorney in the country with a practice that solely focused on advocating for the rights of amateur racers, bicycle commuters, messengers, and recreational cyclists. He also wrote Bicycling & the Law, the first book on bicycle law since The Road Rights and Liabilities of Wheelmen was published in 1895.
July 10, 2025
An Olympic Road Racing Cyclist Turned Pioneering Bicycle Lawyer
Shifting gears is a good metaphor for Bob Mionske’s career. After starting out as a competitive skier, he shifted to cycling and rose through the amateur competitor ranks to eventually ride for Team U.S.A. at the Olympics in Seoul and Barcelona. But his cycling journey wasn’t over when he hung up h…