If you are one of the many people who are unsure of the bicycle laws in Idaho, well you are in luck and will find all this information resourceful.

Lighting

• Idaho law 49-903 states that every bicycle who is riding in between sunset and sunrise should be equipped with an operating light emitting device that is visible from a distance of at least five hundred (500) feet to the front, attached to the bike or the rider, and with a reflector clearly visible from the rear of the bicycle.
• Having a rear light on your bike is never a bad thing I would highly recommend it. You can never have too many lights!

Stopping- Turn and Stop Signals

• Idaho law 49-720 states that a person operating a bicycle or human-powered vehicle approaching a steady red traffic-control signal shall stop before entering the intersection, except that a person after slowing to a reasonable speed and yielding the right-of-way if required, may cautiously make a right-hand turn without stopping or may cautiously make a left-hand turn onto a one-way highway without stopping.

• A signal of intention to turn right or left shall be given during not less than the last one hundred (100) feet traveled by the bicycle before turning, provided that a signal by hand and arm need not be given if the hand is needed in the control or operation of the bicycle.

• A person operating a bicycle or human-powered vehicle approaching a stop sign shall slow down and, if required for safety, stop before entering the intersection. After slowing to a reasonable speed or stopping, the person shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another highway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time the person is moving across or within the intersection or junction of highways, except that a person after slowing to a reasonable speed and yielding the right-of-way if required, may cautiously make a turn or proceed through the intersection without stopping.

• Persons riding bicycles upon a highway shall not ride more than two (2) abreast except on paths or parts of highways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. Persons riding two (2) abreast shall not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic and, on a laned roadway, shall ride within a single lane.

Clothing

• There is no law of what you need to wear when riding a bike but wearing bright clothes is never a bad thing. There are lots of different items out on the market that will make you more visible for vehicles to see your presences on the road.

Helmets

• Wearing a helmet helps you protect one of the most vital organs in your body the brain! Research says that half of the biking injuries are received by cyclist are to face and head. The younger age might think that riding a bike with a helmet on might seem so called “uncool” when in reality you are being smart and making choices that could potentially save your life.

Time: 6-9pm

Syllabus

Day 1: 6/30/09

Chapter 1: Intro & Basics
Chapter 2: Tires & Tubes
Chapter 3: Rear Sprockets
Chapter 4: Hubs
Chapter 5: Wheel Truing
Chapter 6: Pedals
Chapter 7: Cranksets
Chapter 8: Chain



Day 2: 7/7/09

Chapter 9: Derailleur Systems
Chapter 10: Internal Gear Systems
Chapter 11: Caliper Brake Systems
Chapter 12: Rim Caliper Brake Systems
Chapter 13: Handlebars, Stems, Saddle, and Seatposts
Chapter 14: Headsets
Chapter 15: Frame and Fork
Chapter 16: Suspension
Chapter 17: On-Ride Repairs
Chapter 18: Bike Wash

Ladies Night Out!!

Tomorrow night (Tuesday the 23rd) IMT is hosting a Trek Ladies Night at 7pm. The night will include: fun workshops, food & drinks, test rides, bike and tire changing skills, bike experts to answer your questions, bike fit advice, product raffles, AND select DISCOUNTS on apparel! This is going to be fun ladies, and best of all : No boys allowed!

Kevin Pavlis Memorial Ride

Kevin Pavlis Memorial Ride

Thursday June 18th at 6:00pm
We are planning a memorial ride leaving
Idaho Mountain Touring at 6:15pm

This ride will last 30-45 minutes and we will end up back at IMT.

The ride will take place during the Lactic Acid normal group ride.
Helmet are required for this event.

Kevin Pavlis

Kevin Pavlis

Funeral Information:

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
5555 N Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, Idaho 83646

Saturday June 20th

Time: 11am

Lactic Acid Cycling Club along with others will lead the funeral procession From The LDS Church to Dry Creek Cemetery following the ceremony.

Family asks that local cyclists to participate in the memorial to honor Kevin. Helmets are required.

IMT receives 2009 Building Excellence Award

For the second year in a row, the City of Boise has partnered with the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) to present the Building Excellence Awards. The awards honor building owners who have improved their building's safety, accessibility or sustainability.

Increasing Building Sustainability

Idaho Mountain Touring, Thornton Oliver Keller and Balihoo were recognized for recent green building upgrades.

• Idaho Mountain Touring added 8,000 square feet to their building and created a single tenant space out of multiple buildings utilizing green products to reduce energy usage.
• Thornton Oliver Keller completed a green upgrade to its tenant space which it uses to show clients green products “in action” and to document real-life energy savings.
• Balihoo completed a 9,345 square-foot green tenant improvement project which showed creative reuse of materials found in the existing space and other reclaimed materials to create a space that fits the energy of a new start-up company.

The store was also mentioned in Sunset Magazine's June issue for a great bike shop to go to in Boise. Check out the article link below.

Sunset article

BIG SMOKY: Take off, eh...

If your inbetween the Fairfield and Featherville region this trail leads you to all the natural beauty you need. The trail head begins nice and easy and gives you some options where to go. You'll find Skillern Hot Springs about three miles in with two hot pools. Beware of Old Tuck and his horses, he takes care of the area and "enjoys the spring as it should be enjoyed." In the bare buck. Looks good Tuck! If your on wheels please stay on the trails and pack out what you pack in. The trail can be found in the Falcon guide books.

We took the low road thinking we could make it. Not this time of year.




The high trail was soft and steep, just how we like it.


I didn't tell them about the big log bridge up the creek. Michelle was getting hot anyway.