Bicycle law sets speed 8mph speed limit, requires light and bell, prohibits riding on sidewalk The New Era, July 10, 1897 Despite this 1897 ordinance, there will be no bicycle speed limit on Sunday, June 11, when the Historic Riverton Criterium returns to Main Street. Share this:FacebookPinterestEmailPrint Related Published by John McCormick Former teacher at Riverton School, amateur historian, Historical Society of Riverton Board Member, website and newsletter editor View all posts by John McCormick