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[Update: more photos of the markings]
Multnomah County work crews restriped the bike/ped path on the popular Hawthorne Bridge this morning. The new markings were done in an effort to “reduce conflicts between pedestrians and bicyclists” according to the official press release (PDF). Here’s more from the release:
Friday’s Bike Film Night and Sunday’s PUMP Swap Meet were smashing successes!
On Friday, when I pulled up to the Clinton Street Theater, cyclists were spilling out into the street and the vibe was electric. Hundreds of people milled outside waiting for a chance to support Times Up! and see a collection of bike movies put together by RevPhil and Sara Stout.
There were bikes everywhere. Several of us ended up just locking up together in the middle of Belmont Clinton Street!
With plenty of beer (donated by Widmer) the scene inside was racuous. The show kicked off with a hilarious short featuring dueling clowns on the infamous Spin Bikes racing to their death around the Alberta St. Clownhouse. The last movie was “Still We Ride“, a documentary about the ongoing battle between the NYPD and cyclists in New York City. It was depressing to see such misunderstanding between fellow humans. Remember folks, bicycling is not a crime!
I’m happy to share these images of the first-ever Sprockettes Calendar! The Sprockettes are Portland’s very own mini-bike dance troupe (check out my photos of them).
They’ve performed all over Portland and next year they’re looking to spread their message of fun feminism through funky dance moves outside our borders. You can help with their big plans by buying a calendar (or two). They’re just $7 (plus shipping) and they won’t last long!
The calendars are still at the printers, and will be available for purchase on this site as soon as they’re ready. They’ll also be for sale at the upcoming BikeCraft Faire & Shift Winter Social on December 7th. So make sure your stop by…I’m sure they’d be happy to autograph it for you!
