Angela McCanna
If we read through the ODOT "Guidelines for Administration of Bicycle Racing
on Oregon Roads" (http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/BIKEPED/docs/bikerace.pdf
), Section IV, Part B, 1., c.: Time Trials, it reads, as follows:
B. Special Conditions
1. Time Trials
a. No field limits are necessary since cyclists will be
riding single file at timed intervals.
b. A road closure is generally not necessary.
c. Riders shall follow rules of the road unless special traffic
control is provided.
In the case of most TTs, "special traffic control" (typically flaggers
and/or corner marshals) is not provided along the course proper. Therefore,
"Riders shall follow rules of the road".
Now, fortunately, under the "rules of the road" for cyclists in the Oregon
Bicyclist Manual
(http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/BIKEPED/docs/bike_manual_06.pdf ), from
pages 6 and 7, we as cyclists are told the following:
From Page 6:
"Other times when you shouldn't ride too far to the right
include:
. When a lane is too narrow for a bicycle and vehicle to travel
safely
side by side (see page 7);"
From Page 7:
"When You Should Take a Lane -
If there is no shoulder or bike lane, and the travel lane is narrow,
ride closer to the center of the lane."
Therefore, specifically for the Estacada TT, in my professional opinion, we
would be justified in riding closer to the middle of the lane.
The organizer should alert all racers to any contents in the road use
permit, however, of any conditions that might supersede these rules and
guidelines.
Just thought I should chime in. Thanks for the time. If you have any other
questions regarding cycling on Oregon State Highways, let me know. You may
also contact Sheila Lyons, ODOT Bicycle & Pedestrian Program Manager
(Sheila.A.LYONS@state.or.us ).
Scott M. McCanna, P.E.
ODOT State Traffic Control Plans Engineer
& Racing Cyclist (Go EWEB!)
Salem, Oregon USA
Scott.m.mccanna@odot.state.or.us
gonespinning@msn.com
-----Original Message-----
From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
Behalf Of Tony McCray
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 9:19 AM
To: obra
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Estacada tt craig list comment
I just quickly looked at the OBRA rules regarding time trials, and it
doesn't look like there is a requirement that we stay to the right at
all times. Does our ODOT or other permit have any such requirement? I
had thought that since we have a special permit to use the road for a
race, we could use the entire lane.
-Tony
Candi Murray wrote:
> Who was riding a 60 lb bike?
> Why do riders insist on riding in the center of the road when there is
> traffic?
>
> Candi
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
> Behalf Of Galen Mittermann
> Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 9:08 AM
> To: OBRA Chat
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] oops
>
>
> thought i could forward with a comment. apparently not.
> is this guy advocating murder?
>
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