Group Riding Laws in Oregon
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The rule
Oregon permits cyclists to ride two abreast on the roadway. Oregon permits riding two abreast. ORS 814.430 (improper use of lanes) requires cyclists to ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, with carve-outs for sub-standard-width lanes; ORS 814.420 controls bicycle-lane use. Two-abreast riding is allowed where it does not improperly use the lane. See ORS 814.430 (Improper use of lanes by bicyclists).
Statute
What this means in practice
Group rides in Oregon can ride two abreast on most roads. Keep an eye on traffic behind — if a faster vehicle can't safely pass, single up.
Bigger roads, longer rides
Size a road bike for shoulders, group rides, and rural highways
Highway-access and group-riding rules favour riders who can hold a straight line at speed. Start with a frame that fits.
See the road sizing guide