Month: September 2007

Please join me next Tuesday for a leisurely but robust tour of potential bikeways in North Portland. We’ll start at Terry Shrunk Plaza at 5:15 and ride 16.5 miles from Downtown to St. Johns, ending back at Peninsula Park at 8:00. Join for the whole ride or just part of it.

Here is a PDF of the Route

Between potential routes being considered by the city and the BTA there are a wealth of possibilities in N and NE Portland. The attached map shows all that we’re considering and the route we’ll ride.

Bring lights (absolutely) and a snack (if you want).

Hope to see you there.

Roger Geller
Bicycle Coordinator, City of Portland
Office of Transportation

(503) 823-7671

Bicycle Master Plan web site (updated regularly):

Sure, it gets wet in Oregon-but with a little extra planning and preparation you can be an all-season cyclist. Come join this interactive session as some experienced all-weather riders share their tips and tricks for staying dry, comfortable, and safe while riding all year ’round.

Presented as part of Welcome the Rain!, a celebration of the joys of our rainy season as well as a “solutions fair” showing ways to solve some of the challenges rainwater brings to the urban environment. Learn more at www.WelcomeTheRain.org .

Sponsored By Portland Office of Transportation
When: Saturday, 9/29/2007, 01:00 PM
Event Location: Parkrose High School, 12003 NE Shaver Street
Directions: Google Map To Parkrose High School, 12003 NE Shaver Street
Contact: Timo Forsberg
Contact E-Mail: timothy.forsberg@pdxtrans.org
Contact Phone: 503-823-7699
Website: www.GettingAroundPortland.org
Event Status: On-Schedule

View official event website for all the details.

Meet the Teams Rides – see OBRA website for schedule

Curious about racing but not sure who to ask?

Wondering about that team you see out on weekends?

Considering joining a team but not sure which one?

Please join local teams for a fall series of Meet the Team rides. Come to one or come to them all. Get all your burning questions answered and enjoy a fun ride with a rotating group of friendly people who share your passion for cycling.

Here’s how it works. Each team sponsors a ride according to the schedule below. All rides start at Kettleman Bagels and Bakery at 9:00am and travel the “Oregon City” route, a 35 mile loop at approximately 15-17 mph. There is a strict “no-drop” policy. Please carry a spare tube, a pump or inflator, food, water, and weather-appropriate gear (such as extra gloves, or a light jacket).

Please check the OBRA website tor the final schedule after August 20th. Hope to see you there!

Event Location: Kettleman Bagels and Bakery – SE 11th and Sherman in Portland
Contact: Sirikit Valentin
Contact E-Mail: valentins@comcast.net
Contact Phone:
Website: http://www.obra.org/
Event Status: On-Schedule
Average Pace: 14-16 MPH – Moderate pace.
Distance: 35
Type of Ride? Group Ride – Group(s) stay together for the duration of the ride

Hello, beautiful Fall cyclists! Guess what – I’m going to take us on a new route! (Winks at Katie and Bob.) I figured it was about time . . .

Hey, are you interested in going for a safe, mellow, family-friendly ride through a few (mostly) S.E. Portland neighborhoods on Friday, September 28th, and (hopefully) spreading a little joy and bikey good will along the way? Bubble machines and kidlets are *very* welcome!!! Let’s meet up outside of Palio on the big circle in Ladd’s Addition starting at 5:45 p.m., and kick off *promptly* at 6:15 p.m. If you want to show your Autumn colors, or wear feathers in your hair, you go for it – whatever makes you happy! Come on out and celebrate Fall! :o)

If you have any questions, or some new and exciting route suggestions, please let me know! If you’re up for a bit of trouble, well, I’m sure you have other options. ;o) Thanks!

Palio’s address is 1996 SE Ladd, in case you don’t already know! Welcome!

Peace and Blessings,

~ Misha :o*

Event Location: meet up outside Palio in Ladd’s
Directions: Google Map To meet up outside Palio in Ladd’s
Contact: Misha Seablom
Contact E-Mail: shebeastie@comcast.net
Contact Phone: 360-907-4824
Website:
Event Status: On-Schedule
Average Pace: 12-14 MPH – Social pace. A few stops.
Distance: Not sure, but it could take about 1 – 1 1/2 hours . . .
Type of Ride? Group Ride – Group(s) stay together for the duration of the ride

University of Rutgers Professor John Pucher will be giving a brown bag presentation at Portland State University this Friday on the topic of Promoting Safe Walking and Cycling to Improve Public Health: Lessons from Europe.

Dr. Pucher has researched and written extensively about bicycling around the world including:

* Comparative analysis of urban transport systems and travel behavior in the USA, Europe, and Canada.
* Urban transport in China and India.
* How to promote safe walking and cycling in the USA on the basis of successful policies in Canada and Europe.
* Public health impacts of land use and transportation policies.
* Transportation impacts of economic transformations in formerly socialist countries of Central Europe.
* Multi-modal coordination of public transport services and fares throughout metropolitan areas and integration of non-motorized modes (bicycling and walking) into the overall urban transport system.

Attend the discussion:

PSU, Room 204 Distance Learning Center Wing of the Urban Center.

Can’t make it? View a live streaming discussion online.

This workshop is free and open to the public.