McKenzie Pass safe?

[tvhwy]

I'm excited by your responses!

Is it legal for us to ride these roads before they are officially opened? Will the authorities want to stop us if we try?

[K'Tesh]

I doubt that the authorities would make much of a fuss, however, don't get into trouble out there.

Make sure that you let someone know where you are planning on going, and how/when you are planning to get there. I really don't want to hear about the body of a cyclist who died from exposure after getting hurt/lost being found on a road that was closed.

Be careful out there!
K'Tesh

[tvhwy]

What I'd really love is a sanctioned day or weekend for us. Nothing as grandiose as a funded, promoted event; but a fully legal and car-free time that could be modestly publicized.

If others want that too, how can we make it happen?

[bikieboy]

tv, a couple of thoughts: Cycle Oregon top dawg Jerry Norquist lives in Sisters (just east of the pass) & would be a good guy to palaver with. It may be something the Sisters bicyclists do already... Finding someone at ODOT (since it's their road) would be a good idea, so i'd start with to Sheila Lyons, the state bike/ped coordinator, once you know what it is you're asking for.

I don't think it's in any way *illegal* to use it on a bike before it's officially opened to traffic...?

great idea, run with it! i love the concept of a "floating" event that has no time certain...

[tvhwy]

Hey! Somehow, this has come to fruition. Get your bike on Route 242 now 'til the snow melts!

http://eugenegears.org/news/mckenzie-pass-open