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…
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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…
Bicycling “Rules of the Road”
This is a summary of the California Vehicle Code bicycle provisions. Please check vehicle code for actual reference. Bicyclist Rights (CVC 21200) Bicyclists have all the rights and responsibilities of vehicle drivers. Alcohol and Drugs (CVC 21200.5) It is against the law to ride a bicycle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Equipment (CVC 21202 and 21204) Bicycles must be equipped with at least a brake which allows operators to execute to a Read More…
Placer County Bike Map
PCTPA has recently updated and released a new bike map for Placer County.
Placer County Bike Map: Central Placer County and N. Lake Tahoe
Select a quadrant below for more detail.
Placer County Bike Map: North Lake Tahoe and Foresthill
Click on the map for a larger view.