History of Idaho’s stop sign law

From the December, 2008 issue

by Ray Thomas
In Idaho, bicyclists have been allowed by statute since 1982 to approach stop signs and roll through, after first yielding the right of way.  Bicyclists in Idaho are also allowed to turn right at red lights without stopping, so long as the bicyclist first yields to other vehicles.  In 2005 the Idaho legislature [...]

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Racing bikes illustrated

From the December, 2008 issue

by David Feldman
The Competition Bicycle: A Photographic History
by Jan Heine, 2008
Vintage Bicycle Press, hardcover, 176 pages. $60
From high wheels to fat mountain bike tires, on roads, tracks, dirt paths and rocky trails, short sprints to ultra marathon distances, bicycles have been raced for as long as they have existed in any form.
There have been books [...]

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New safety campaign sheds light on visibility

From the October, 2008 issue

As part of the Eye to Eye traffic safety campaign, the Portland Police Bureau’s Traffic Division and the Bicycle Transportation Alliance have formed a partnership to educate new cyclists regarding good visibility practices and bike light laws.
The BTA kicked off the project on Friday, September 26, at the “Seven Corners” intersection of SE Division, SE [...]

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Ride the Rogue draws the crowds

From the September, 2008 issue

by Karl Benedek
The third annual Ride the Rogue (RTR) is turning into the biggest southern Oregon cycling event in history. This year’s RTR will take place Saturday, September 20, 2008 , starting at 7 AM from Palmerton Park in Rogue River. The biking route options include full, metric, and quarter century rides.  There is also [...]

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As if you needed a reason…

From the August, 2008 issue

Two annual events on the Oregon Coast beckon cyclists to the sea
by Karl Benedek
The dog days of summer are almost here, so why not head out to the coast where the tail end of summer usually means spectacular weather for cycling? Two late-summer  events at the coast have been luring visitors from inland and beyond [...]

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