Bike artist Taliah Lampert, whose work is often seen in Dirt Rag Magazine, has been noticed by the NYTimes. Great to see bike art in such an esteemed publication.
I like the idea of having a portrait done of your bike…like it’s a part of the family!

From Bicycle Retailer & Industry News…United Bicycle Institute Chooses Solar Power
UBI, a trade school that teaches classes in bicycle mechanics and custom bicycle frame building, went solar to promote sustainable technology.
"UBI supports sustainable transportation through our educational efforts in the bicycle industry. Now, we’re supporting sustainable energy, too," said UBI president Ron Sutphin. "We think [...]

I’m taking one of these
to Critical Mass tonight.
(hat tip to Marino on the Shift list)

Jeff Smith of the Office of Transportation Options has just put the finishing touches on a great new website with tons of info about how to get out of town and explore by bike.
Here’s a sampling:
Good routes from the Airport to Downtown
How to get from Portland to the Coast
Exploring the Columbia River Gorge by [...]

If you ever wanted to try out bike polo (like regular horse polo, but on bikes) then tonight’s the night. Cruise yourself over to Alberta Park by 6:00 for a beginner-friendly polo session. More details here.
Or, how about turning some laps over at Alpenrose Velodrome. Yep, track season is heating up and [...]

I know there are a lot of folks who don’t like what they think Critical Mass stands for. But while you’ve been making judgements the movement has really changed. This is a great article from the San Fran. Chronicle that tells a similar story to what in my opinion is happening here in Portland.
An [...]

You can’t go wrong by eating burgers, riding bikes and helping raise money for the Community Cycling Center all in one fell swoop. Get your burger on this Saturday and Sunday at any New Seasons Market to help the CCC raise money for their many programs.
Here’s all the juicy details

There’s a neat ride happening this Saturday called the Local Innovations Bicycle Ride.
“This free bicycle ride will be a tour of places that have seen environmental, architectural and culturally significant innovation in the city in the past year. At each stop, there will be a speaker that was central to the innovation.”
Go [...]

OK people, this Friday is looking quite bike-arific. Ready? Set. Go.
Start with Breakfast on the Bridges. Ride to work over the Hawthorne or Broadway Bridge and get free coffee, pastries and friendly conversation.
Then, roll with your velo brethren at Critical Mass.
Then, pedal over to Monsters of Bike Rawk and get your [...]

I’ve been thinking about this for a long time…a mapping tool just like Yahoo! or Google Maps, but specifically for bicycle routes. Turns out the S.F. Bay Area is way ahead of me. Wouldn’t this be cool here in Portland? We’ve already got a great bike map(which I hear will be fully [...]

I’ve been thinking about this for a long time…a mapping tool just like Yahoo! or Google Maps, but specifically for bicycle routes. Turns out the S.F. Bay Area is way ahead of me. Wouldn’t this be cool here in Portland? We’ve already got a great bike map(which I hear will be fully [...]

I thought the Portland cycling fashionistas and hipsters would enjoy this article from the Guardian, a UK newspaper. It’s been making its way around cycling websites. Here’s an excerpt:
“I find that wearing fishnets on a bike significantly reduces your chances of being killed. Not because everyone wants to protect your fabulous legs, just [...]

…because he’s riding to work! Our very own City Commissioner Sam Adams was recently spotted at the Lloyd District Bike to Work Day Event.
(Thanks to Jessica Roberts of the BTA for the photo).

The Monday Night Bike Race Series over at PIR (Porltand Int’l Raceway) is in its 18th year. Because of the wide-open course and sweeping turns, it’s a perfect place to get your first experience racing in a pack. They also make mentors and experienced racers available for questions and advice…if you’ve been thinking [...]

The folks over at the BTA will like this one. An interesting tool for getting a quick estimate on how much a certain bike facility would cost. (from Velorution)
From the homepage:
How much do bicycle facilities cost? Can we quantify their benefits? In what cases do estimates of benefits outweigh costs?
If your community is considering [...]

The folks over at the BTA will like this one. An interesting tool for getting a quick estimate on how much a certain bike facility would cost. (from Velorution)
From the homepage:
How much do bicycle facilities cost? Can we quantify their benefits? In what cases do estimates of benefits outweigh costs?
If your community is considering [...]

From Velorution, Having a valet stash your bike at the stadium? Priceless
Some “bike guy” is doing a bike valet service at SBC Park in San Francisco. How cool is that? I can definitely see this happening at PGE Park and The Rose Garden.

Last week I posted some bad news regarding how the new St. Johns Bridge isn’t looking too good on the bike-friendly scale. But at the same meeting I learned about the bridge I also heard Portland bike-czar Roger Geller present his plans to make some exciting bike accessibility improvements to Marine Drive. Playing [...]

Two tempting events tonight. First, the BTA is hosting bike lawyer Ray Thomas at their downtown office for a legal clinic. Or, if you’d rather get muddy on your mountain bike, join the Portland United Mountain Pedalers (AKA PUMP) for a spirited jaunt through Forest Park. Details below…
BTA’S LEGAL CLINIC
Tonight at 6pm, [...]

This summer, why not use your legs to make some money out on the streets…(get your mind out of the gutter!) I’m talking good, clean, wholesome bike fun commerce. How about a bicycle ice cream cart seen recently for sale on Craigslist?
Or how about this bicycle powered blender? Don’t laugh, I saw [...]

While attending Tuesday’s meeting of the Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee I learned that ODOT has decided to give the St. Johns Bridge 2 lanes in each direction instead of a bike-friendly alternative suggested by traffic-flow consultants and local bicycle planners. With 2 lanes in each direction, there is not adequate room for bicycles. [...]

Two great sites to help find your way…
Just came across this site with 5 classic rides in and around Portland; Sauvie Island, Springwater Corridor/Eastbank Esplanade, Mount Tabor & Rocky Butte, Blue Lake, and West Hills.  Here’s the link:
Experience Oregon - Five Great Bike Rides in Portland [from Kathy Belge, Oregon.com]
This next site is new [...]

Nice ride with the family yesterday…went down the Esplanade to the Goodwill in SE. While checking out the books I saw an issue of VeloNews with a boyish Lance Armstrong on the cover smiling after his 2nd Tour de France win…probably should have bought it, but I didn’t.
From the Goodwill we cruised over [...]

This just in from the BTA’s Jessica Roberts:
Our (the BTA’s) Safe Routes to School bill just passed the House–unanimously!
This bill would create a statewide Safe Routes to School program for Oregon, helping get kids active and reversing frightening trends towards childhood obesity and inactivity. It will also create safer neighborhood streets for all of us–did [...]

This Sunday is your chance to meet and ride with the “Gal from Down Under” and Bike Friday evangelist Lynette Chiang. Never heard of Lynette Chiang? Here’s how she describes herself:
“failed hippie, couldn’t-navigate-her-way-out-of-a-paper-bag world traveler from Downunder, who in May 1997 pedaled away from security, prosperity (longevity?) on a small folding bicycle.”
She’ll be [...]

With New Seasons Market opening right down the street from me in a few months, this might be just the ticket for getting the groceries home. If you’d like to build one yourself, here are the full instructions.
[via Fixedgear]

This weekend is a great opportunity to explore Smith and Bybee Lakes at the height of bird migration season. Join Slug Velo (motto: “We’re Slow. We’re Sociable. We’re Slug Velo!”) for their “Brake for Birds” ride. Meet at the Delta Park/Vanport Park & Ride at 10 AM on Saturday…and don’t forget [...]

Noticed this Opinion piece by Chaelan MacTavish in PSU’s paper, The Vanguard. While the language and tone is decidedly anti-car I think it brings up a good point.
“There are enough bad drivers that a daily ride means defensive cycling.”
Riding defensively (especially in the city) is important not only for your own safety but [...]

Nestled in the heart of downtown, amid the tranquil North Park Blocks lies Portland State University…OK, OK, you already knew that.
But…did you know they’ve got a thriving bicycle club and team that competes in the NW Collegiate Cycling Conference? Besides being a strong team that boasts NWCCC champions in two categories, they’re active [...]

Why is she smiling?
-because she’s riding on a splendid spring day?
-because 35 of her friends are riding with her?
-because the two men next to her are wearing dresses?
-because her Pretty Dress Ride was a huge success!
Answer: All of the above!
We all had a great time on the Pretty Dress Ride yesterday…welcoming spring with a [...]