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Still waiting for a sign along U.S. Highway 550

Dear Action Line: What is the purpose of this very expensive sign in the northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 550 about a mile south of the intersection with County Road 220? I have not seen...

DATE: Jan 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Crosswalk collision: Who’s at fault, and who wins?

Dear Action Line: While driving, I recently had a very close call with two e-bikers, and wondered who would be at fault if an accident had occurred. With e-bikes accessible to anyone who...

DATE: Nov 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Bicyclists’ safety on the line on U.S. Highway 550?

Dear Action Line: I’m concerned about the recently repaved and restriped area on U.S. Highway 550 between County Road 250 near the top of Shalona Hill and the turnoff to Rockwood. While ...

DATE: Nov 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Iron Horse propelled Ned Overend’s legendary career

‘It’s always a big deal to win the Iron Horse,’ says five-time winner

DATE: May 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Honey of an idea: How the Iron Horse bike race was born

Tom Mayer bet his brother, a brakeman on the D&SNG, he could beat him to Silverton

DATE: May 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

One wheel, one amazing trip: Unicyclist puts smiles on hundreds of faces

Mike Tierney starts riding Iron Horse early so he can finish with the crowds

DATE: May 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton has come to embrace its role as steward of the Iron Horse finish line

2,500 riders, with family and friends, multiply the town’s population many times over for several hours

DATE: May 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic will go all out for 50th anniversary

Several special events were added or resurrected for the occasion

DATE: May 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

In the 21st century, where does a mountain man go?

Dear Action Line: Recent stories have discussed a rise in campers living in the national forest. There has been a travel trailer parked in a U.S. Forest Service campground in La Plata Ca...

DATE: Dec 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Action Line