AAA for bike commuters

Flat tire on your bike? Call AAA. Yes, that AAA. Starting July 15, the Idaho/Oregon American Automobile Association becomes the first chapter in the nation to offer roadside assistance to cyclists.

"Bicycling is a form of transportation. Whether for commuting or recreation or simply a way to address downfalls in the economy, more people are going to be riding their bikes," AAA Idaho spokesman Dave Carlson told the Idaho Statesman. " Our members drive cars, but many also ride bikes."

Get the inside scoop in your inbox, free.

Subscribe to our weekly newsletters and never miss an investigation.

Great! You’ve successfully signed up.

Welcome back! You've successfully signed in.

You've successfully subscribed to InvestigateWest.

Success! Check your email for magic link to sign-in.

Success! Your billing info has been updated.

Your billing was not updated.