Waiting for Kenny Chesney

From the October, 2007 issue

by Ellee Thalheimer
“I have to stop thinking about my crotch,” thought Joanie.
Touring by bike through the high desert during the summer instigated battle between chammie and flesh. Joanie hadn’t examined her body in a mirror for weeks. Full-length mirrors were not a camp ground amenity.
“And thank God,” thought Joanie.
She was sure that if she twisted [...]

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Five under $15: quality gear on the cheap

From the October, 2007 issue

by Brian Sather
The maxim “You get what you pay for” does not always apply to cycling products. Sometimes the high-end lightweight equipment is the first to fail you during a ride. By contrast, some inexpensive items turn out to be your favorite and most reliable. The products I regularly use cover the full range from [...]

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Vulnerable Roadway Users

From the October, 2007 issue

by Ray Thomas
The 2007 Oregon Legislature passed HB 3314, creating an enhanced penalty for careless diving if it contributes to serious physical injury or death to a “vulnerable user of a public way,” and will go into effect January 1, 2008. The purpose of this article is to discuss the Vulnerable User legal concept and [...]

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