Oregon randonneurs take off

From the September, 2006 issue

by Ellee Thalheimer
Willingly, happily, and resignedly, they cycle for incredible stints of time, day and night, taking “ditch naps,” nursing caffeinated beverages, meticulously following time and route regulations, and cheering each other on. They call themselves randonneurs. They don’t race each other. A randonneur competes with no one but his or herself. They ask [...]

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Dave Campbell interviews George Hincapie

From the September, 2006 issue

While working as the MC at the MS150’s evening program at Pacific University in Forest Grove, I was fortunate to speak to American cycling legend George Hincapie one-on-one as well as on-stage as part of the evening program. Hincapie is a four-time US Olympian; past USPRO National Champion; two-time podium finisher at Paris-Roubaix; Tour de [...]

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Accidents that result in property damage

From the September, 2006 issue

by Ray Thomas
Fortunately, most bicycle accidents do not result in personal injuries. Instead, wheels get bent, helmets scraped (you did have your helmet on didn’t you?) and, if the accident is the motorist’s fault, a “property damage” claim is made against an insurance company.
For the bicyclist, property damage claims are frustrating. Few lawyers are interested [...]

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Filed under: Bikes & The Law, Road Rules, Safety