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Bicycles inspire two upcoming shows

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“Mourning ride” by
Margaret Beeson

For many people, bicycles are far more than a tool for transport and recreation; they’re an inspiration for art.

Here in Portland we’re fortunate to have a rich culture full of examples. Last July I put together an art exhibition at City Hall that featured bike-themed paintings, photos, sculptures, and craft.

Two upcoming shows will keep the tradition of blending bikes and art alive and well in Portland.

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Update on Burnside Bridge closure

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A few weeks ago I shared news that the Burnside Bridge would be closed to cars and open only to bikes and peds for three weeks.

There was some confusion over the start of the closure and I just received the latest from the Multnomah County Public Affairs office.

Here’s the official word:

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Stolen Bridgestone MB2

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Converted mountain bike, looks like road bike, drop handle bars and slick tires, back rack, black fenders, blue and black seat not original

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Stolen Schwinn World

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Fixed gear with Shimano 105 / Tiagra mismatched cranks, Suzue flip/flop hub on Sun rim and Shimano/Matrix front wheel. WTB saddle. Squeaky front brake, aero levers, handlebars wrapped with inner tubes. Badass beater, I just built it.

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Tour of Tomorrow will put policymakers in the saddle

Roll On Columbia! ride

Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard and
Metro Councilor Rex Burkholder
on last year’s ride.
(File photo)

For the third year, a who’s-who list of regional bigwigs and policy makers from Portland and Vancouver will escape from their cubicles for an up-close look at the highs-and-lows of our regional bikeway network.

The “Visionaries Voyage” was the brainchild of Cycle Oregon founder Jonathan Nicholas and Mike Houck of the Urban Greenspaces Institute.

I was lucky enough to be invited last year and it was a memorable experience (read my report and see photos here). Highlights included riding across the I-5 bridge with Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard, and getting to know a whole host of planners and politicians.

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