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Category: Bikeways
2016 Free Cycling Clinics
Get tips on how to safely and comfortably commute to work by bike, and learn how to fix a flat tire and perform basic maintenance.
May is Bike Month
Register now and log your cycling miles in May.
Low Car Challenge
Leave your car at home and win prizes in the Low Car Challenge for October.
Bicycling Tips
The following recommendations are based on state law, local ordinances, good cycling practice, and common sense. When in doubt, as to the current legal action or maneuver to make in any given bicycling situation, remember that in California, every bicyclist riding on a street or highway has all the rights and is subject to all the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle. Furthermore, experienced bicyclists know that they fare best when they act Read More…
Important Phone Numbers
Emergencies: 911 California Highway Patrol: (916) 663-3344 To report unsafe road/bike path conditions outside of cities in Placer County: (530) 889-7565 Non-emergencies: Jurisdiction Police/Sheriff Fire Public Works Placer County (unincorporated) (530) 889-7800 (530) 886-5300 (530) 745-7500 Auburn (530) 823-4237 (530) 823-4211, ext. 2 (530) 823-4211, ext. 0 Colfax (530) 346-2256 (530) 346-2323 (530) 346-2313 Lincoln (916) 645-4040 (916) 645-4040 (916) 434-2450 Loomis (530) 652-2400 (530) 652-6858 (916)652-1840 Rocklin (916) 625-5400 (916) 625-5300 (916) 625-5500 Roseville Read More…
Bikes on Transit and Rail
Bike racks all available on most buses in Placer County. Loading your bike: Let the driver know you will be loading your bike. Don’t step in front of the bus until the driver tells you it’s safe to do so. Bikes must be loaded at the front of the bus from the curbside. Bikes are not allowed inside the bus. If the rack is folded up, simply pull it down. Lift the bike up and Read More…
Bicycling Contacts & Resources
Emergencies: 911 California Highway Patrol: (916) 663-3344 To report unsafe road/bike path conditions outside of cities in Placer County: (530) 889-7565 Non-emergencies: Jurisdiction Police/Sheriff Fire Public Works Placer County (unincorporated) (530) 889-7800 (530) 886-5300 (530) 745-7500 Auburn (530) 823-4237 (530) 823-4211, ext. 2 (530) 823-4211, ext. 0 Colfax (530) 346-2256 (530) 346-2323 (530) 346-2313 Lincoln (916) 645-4040 (916) 645-4040 (916) 434-2450 Loomis (530) 652-2400 (530) 652-6858 (916)652-1840 Rocklin (916) 625-5400 (916) 625-5300 (916) 625-5500 Roseville Read More…
Bicycling “ABC Quick Check”
A is for air Inflate tires to rated pressure as listed on the sidewall of the tire Use a pressure gauge to insure proper pressure Check for damage to tire tread and sidewall; replace if damaged B is for brakes Inspect pads for wear; replace is there is less than ¼” of pad left Check pad adjustment; make sure they do not rub tire or dive into spokes Check brake level travel; at least 1″ Read More…