The American Automobile Association's Oregon & Southern Idaho Chapter has extended its Emergency Road Service to include bicycles. AAA/Oregon says the new benefits apply to holders of its "Plus" cards.

This is a big step for an organization relied upon as the "industry-standard," for almost everything about the relationship between the consumer and the automobile. AAA has always shown to be a leader in bringing new services and product-information to its members.

The toll-free phone number for AAA Oregon/Idaho is: 1-888-422-2503

The AAA - Oregon/Idaho Website is: http://www.aaaorid.com/

You can read the breaking story (7/10/2009) at: http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2009/07/aaa_extends_its_reach_to_bicyc.html