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General Discussion / Re: East to West 80 days?
« on: February 04, 2011, 07:34:32 pm »
Send me an email with your mailing address and we'll send you a bicycle touring map for Nevada.  It may provide additionally valuable information for Nevada's portion of the Western Express.  Sounds like a great trip.

Bill Story
State Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator
Nevada Department of Transportation
bicycle@dot.state.nv.us

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Routes / Re: Reno into Denver/Boulder area
« on: February 04, 2011, 07:26:03 pm »
It could be pretty chilly in May, although right now we are experiencing quite a warm spell across northern Nevada (highs in the upper 40s to 50s and sometimes the 60s).  Feel free to contact us if you have specific questions about your route through Nevada.  We'd be happy to send you our Bicycle Touring Map which has information on the traffic volumes, shoulder widths, etc..  Also our Division of State Parks has also instituted a formal "no turn away from campgrounds" policy for touring bicyclists.  Even on the 4th of July with campgrounds full they will always find you a spot.

Bill Story
State Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator
Nevada Department of Transportation
(775) 888-RIDE
bicycle@dot.state.nv.us

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Routes / Re: Getting Across The Desert
« on: February 04, 2011, 07:12:40 pm »
If you need information on cycling any of the routes in Nevada feel free to contact me.  We have maps for cycle-touring that will give you information on traffic, trucks, shoulders, etc..

Bill Story
State Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator
Nevada Department of Transportation
(775) 888-RIDE
bicycle@dot.state.nv.us

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Routes / Re: Cycling around Lake Tahoe
« on: June 15, 2010, 03:08:37 pm »
72 miles to be exact.  The Tahoe Bicycle Coalition has free bike maps available (http://tahoebike.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=1 ).  You can contact me and I can send you one or they should be available a bike shops and rental locations around the lake.  You may encounter numerous construction projects around the lake throughout the summer season.

Bill Story
State Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator
Nevada Department of Transportation
1263 S. Stewart St.
Carson City, NV  89710
Office:   (775) 888-RIDE (7433)
FAX:       (775) 888-7207
Cell:        (775) 721-4246
E-Mail:   wstory@dot.state.nv.us
www.bicyclenevada.com

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Routes / Re: which roads can be cycled in arizona/nevada/utah/new mexico?
« on: May 21, 2010, 03:28:55 pm »
I'd be glad to send you our Bike Touring Map with information on shoulder widths and vehicle counts.  If interested please contact me. 

Bill Story
State Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator
Nevada Department of Transportation
1263 S. Stewart St.
Carson City, NV  89710
Office:   (775) 888-RIDE (7433)
FAX:       (775) 888-7207
Cell:        (775) 721-4246
E-Mail:   wstory@dot.state.nv.us
www.bicyclenevada.com

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Routes / Re: cross-country WITHOUT ACA Maps
« on: March 24, 2010, 06:42:19 pm »
Each state Dept. of Transportation has a designated Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator (see http://www.walkinginfo.org/assistance/contacts.cfm).  Most of the states produce a bicycle map with more information pertinent to cyclists than standard road maps.  Many states also have corridor guides for bicyclists as well (e.g, CA, etc.).  All these items should be free.  The coordinators should be able to give you additional valuable information on proposed routes and construction.  Just contact your state coordinator.

If you need info on Nevada, please contact me.

Bill Story
State Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator
Nevada Department of Transportation
1263 S. Stewart St.
Carson City, NV  89710
Office:   (775) 888-RIDE (7433)
E-Mail:   wstory@dot.state.nv.us
www.bicyclenevada.com

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Routes / Re: Western Express - NV - early June
« on: January 19, 2010, 08:14:50 pm »
We have free cycling maps available showing the US 50 route.  It also outlines water, services, vehicle traffic, truck traffic, shoulder width, etc..  Weather should be good in June but late storms are always a possibility.

Bill Story
Nevada Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator
wstory@dot.state.nv.us

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Routes / Re: Reno, NV to Las Vegas, NV
« on: October 02, 2009, 07:50:38 pm »
If you need information on US95, or would like one of the State's bicycle touring maps, please contact me at wstory@dot.state.nv.us or (775) 888-RIDE.

Bill Story
Bicycle / Pedestrian Coordinator
Nevada Dept.of Transportation

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Routes / Re: San Francisco to New York for charity
« on: July 29, 2009, 07:55:20 pm »
February and March across the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Great Basin would be very cold that time of year.  Highway routes are frequently closed that time of year.  I can give you more specific information on cycling across Nevada.  Just contact me at bicycle@dot.state.nv.us.

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General Discussion / Re: "Support vehicle"
« on: June 08, 2009, 07:47:59 pm »
Be aware that a vehicle following a bicycle, at the bicycles low rate of speed, or as most call it, a "Pace vehicle" requires a permit from most state Transportation Departments.  Any deviation of normal traffic patterns or the use of the right-of-way for other purposes (rest stops, etc.) would usually trigger this.  The "leap frogging' of support vehicles is a preferred method that does not require permits.

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