Sedona AZ (May 15, 2014) – The Arizona Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to be alert for bicyclists traveling along the shoulders of state highways throughout the Verde Valley this weekend due to a special event.
More than 1,000 bicyclists are expected to participate in a charity bike race on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, 2014, from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Drivers can expect to see bicycle riders on State Route 89A and SR 179. Minimal delays are expected but ADOT suggests drivers be prepared for slower traffic through the area.
State law requires a vehicle to maintain a three-foot gap when passing a bicycle on a roadway.
For more information, email projects@azdot.gov or call the ADOT project hotline at 1.855.712.8530.
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A woman was killed today after being hit by a van. Pay attention people! Via Facebook
Watch out Sedona, Cottonwood and Cornville We have marathon bike riders everywhere. Give them some space!!!! Sad to say a van took one of them down today just around the corner from 6 mile road…..something I will never be able to unsee. Prayers go out to everyone!
Yep and the Sedona mayor wants more bike lanes even in subdivisions (Chapel Road and Mystic Hills.) Brilliant!
Horrified to hear that a woman was killed on this bike ride. And that the safety conditions were not adequate..