Riding season is wide open. Here is what is on our radar this month.

Ride of the Month: The Historic Columbia River Highway

The old Columbia River Highway past Multnomah Falls and the Gorge overlooks is one of the great rides in the country, and it is right out Portland's back door. Go early to beat the crowds.

Know Your Rights: Oregon's Universal Helmet Law

Oregon requires a DOT helmet for every rider and passenger. It is also the first thing an insurer checks. Oregon uses modified comparative negligence with a 51 percent bar, so even a split-fault crash can be worth pursuing.

Ride safe out there. The Rider Wire is a community newsletter from Ride Nation Oregon. General information, not legal advice.