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Bikers call Purdue campus home during July 4th weekend

More than 300 bicyclists from across the country will attend classes and participate in rides throughout Tippecanoe and surrounding counties.

Bill Culpepper, local organizer from the Wabash River Cycle Club, said drivers will come across more bikes than usual on the road during the weekend. "We have 28 bike routes planned in six counties. All the rides start on campus and basically will head out in four directions."

Routes are planned along State Road 26 and South River Road, the Harrison Bridge and Canal Road, and the State Street Hill and Beck Lane. Rides start at 6:30 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m.

"Indiana law considers bikes vehicles," Culpepper said, "which means riders must obey the normal rules of the road. It also means people driving cars need to remember that bicyclists have every right to be on the road."

Culpepper's tip for drivers: "Don't try to squeeze past a bike on the road. Pass it just like you would another car, leaving plenty of room between your car and the bike."
CONTACT: Culpepper, (765) 477-4333.

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