I know this isn’t exactly breaking news, but thought I’d share a recording I made at the recent National Bike Summit.
Day: March 28, 2007
Bicycle barometer effort picks up steam
Michael Downes hopes to bring
a “bicycle barometer” to Portland.
a “bicycle barometer” to Portland.
Michael Downes is relatively new to Portland but he has wasted no time in getting involved with the bike community.
After reading an article about a bicycle barometer in Italy, Downes thought it would be a perfect fit for Portland and now he has set off to make it happen.
He has started a blog for the project and he came to a recent Shift meeting to share his ideas and get feedback.
Framebuilders forming new association
New logo of the OBCA
A group of Portland framebuilders are in the early stages of forming the Oregon Bicycle Constructors Association (OBCA).
The effort is being led by veteran framebuilder Andy Newlands of Strawberry Cyclesport and Natalie and Austin Ramsland of Sweetpea Bicycles.