Don’t let bike theft happen to you

From the March, 2007 issue

by Patrick Moran, age 17 and Nolan Chase, age 16
It seems like every day we hear about somebody’s bike getting stolen. We see the flyers that people bring around to all the bike shops, and we hear the wailing and the gnashing of teeth. We also have to bite our tongues when we hear that [...]

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Oh bicycle! How significant art thou?

From the March, 2007 issue

by Ellee Thalheimer
The vinyl, fresh-out-of-the-package smell of bike shop wafted in my face as I strode in. I halted suddenly, vaguely hearing the salesperson ask me if I needed help. Turning on my heels, I saw him for the first time. His titanium was sparkly but classy, iridescent and rich, with embossed flames licking the [...]

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Speedskating is great for off-season training

From the March, 2007 issue

by Linda Jellison
In the Northwest, many cyclists ride all year, regardless of the weather. Oregon has a large and diverse cycling community, ranging from the serious competitive racer to the recreational rider. Many cyclists cross train in the off-season with various activities to supplement their fitness levels and performance for bike racing.
During the hiatus from [...]

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Crosswalks, buffers & clear signals

From the March, 2007 issue

by Ray Thomas
The 2007 Oregon Legislation is considering two bills that would have significant impact on the rights of non-motorized highway users: Senate Bill (SB) 299 and Legislative Counsel (LC) 1292.
The purpose of this article is to provide a brief introduction and overview of the two drafts. It is likely that amendments will change the [...]

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Filed under: Bikes & The Law, Safety