A scenes from last year’s event.(Photos © Jonathan Maus)

On Sunday, December 9th, 519 Portland kids will receive a shiny recycled bicycle, lovingly prepped and polished by an army of volunteers.
But despite the heart-warming smiles of anxious kids ready to pedal their new rigs, handing off the bike is just one part of this very special [...]

Dark green mountain bike shocks/ hard tail with white surfer sticker between handle bars
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Bike well used but in good condition with new flat pedals. White Surfer sticker on handle bar stem.
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[Update: 12/6, 9:47pm (see below)]

Photo: Ethan Jewett

Commissioner Sam Adams’ office has put together a panel to review the proposals of the three companies who responded to their request to implement a bike-sharing system in Portland.
The request called for a company that could manage the “delivery and operation of a bicycle fleet [numbering 500 bikes] for [...]

The Pyle, at its current location on SW 9th.(Photos © Jonathan Maus)

Even though it’s been over a year since Zoobombers first met with PDOT about it, the process to integrate the iconic mound of mini-bikes known as the Zoobomb Pyle into a piece of official public art is now moving along quickly.
After the announcement of [...]

blue on front fork and stem. silver on most of body and tail.
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Steven Hunter dove deep in the Willamette to uncover his piece of The Grail.(Photos courtesy Brian Ellin)

So much of what makes the Cross Crusade a success has little to do with racing bikes. Take for example the Quest for The Grail.
The Quest is a contest dreamed up by Crusade director Brad Ross, and event [...]

Metal Cowboy Homepage
Come bask in stories from the road courtesy of adventure dad, bike touring juggernaut, author, comedian, Joe “Metal Cowboy” Kurmaskie.
Hosted by River City Bicycles (706 SE MLK Blvd) with free beer, food, and prizes.

Official Event Website
Community Cycling Center & Exchange Cycle Tours Holiday Bike Drive
DATE: Dec. 1st, 2007
Time: 11 AM - 4 PM (12:30 PM - 4PM at Athey Creek)
Locations:
Lake Grove Albertson’s Grocery Store
16199 Boones Ferry Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Athey Creek Middle School (at the Girl Scouts’ Trefoil Bazaar Event)
2900 SW Borland Rd, West Linn, [...]

Three months ago, I reported that PDOT had finalized their list of projects to be funded through the Transportation System Development Charges (TSDC) program.
This program assesses one-time fees to new development and redevelopment to help pay for transportation improvements.
Now that the list has been approved by City Council, the following projects will receive about one [...]

PDOT unveiled the graphic for their “Sunday Parkways” event at a steering committee meeting last night in North Portland.(Photos © Jonathan Maus)

See how a cyclist feels in the driver’s seat tonight on KGW.(Photo © Jonathan Maus)

Tonight at 11 o’clock, KGW-TV (channel 8) will feature a special segment on bikes and cars.
The piece will attempt to show how it feels to navigate Portland streets from a different perspective. They took a regular bicyclist (who just so [...]

It’s coming…

This weekend, cyclocross racing will put Portland in the national cycling spotlight when the finale of U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross comes to town.

Slav Davidzon

A local entrepreneur who operates “sustainability focused” bike tours and who founded a successful web hosting business has just announced his candidacy for mayor.
26 year-old Slav Davidzon sent an email to supporters this morning announcing his candidacy that said in part,

Bikes won’t have to share the lane with cars on new Sauvie Island bridge.(File photo ©)

With all the recent talk about the Sellwood and Columbia River bridge projects, I haven’t heard a peep about the Sauvie Island bridge.
Last time I looked (this weekend), construction on the new bridge is moving right along. According to [...]

Former Oregon Governor T.T. Geer was known for his cycling, over100 years ago.(Photo courtesy Eric Lundgren)

Local author and historian Eric Lundgren — who previously shared his research on Portland’s first “Cycle Park” — will speak on the topic of Portland’s bike history this Friday (11/30) at Portland State University.
Lundgren’s talk is part of the ongoing [...]

“I would welcome community input to determine whether or not it is feasible and safe to allow bicyclists to roll through a right turn…on all stop signs…”–mayoral candidate Gerhard Watzig

This morning I wrote about Portland’s latest candidate for mayor, Gerhard Watzig. My story relied on information gleaned from Watzig’s campaign website and a comment [...]

Silver Trek 7.2fx hybrid bicycle, new with rear rack and collapsible baskets.
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Silver Trek 7.2fx hybrid bicycle, new with rear rack and collapsible baskets.
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“Our community, via this website, came together to solve a public safety problem affecting bicyclists and pedestrians.”–Officer Robert Pickett, SE Precinct

It all started back in May of 2006 when I read a post to the Portland Bike Forums titled, I was harassed by a cyclist named James this morning.
The post, left by Erica [...]

This just in from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT): The West Linn Arch Bridge (OR 43) will be closed to all traffic (including bikes and peds) this weekend (12/1 - 12/2). Full details and detour information in the statement below:

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As part of their See & Be Seen safety campaign, the City of Portland Office of Transportation (PDOT) wants to encourage more bicycle riders to use lights.
In addition to a marketing campaign and special events, now they’ve got a bike light coupon program that [...]

Jamis Aurora, 57cm Brown/White touring bike. Hobson split saddle, rear rack, fenders, Reel Lights on hubs. Rear fender has Laurelwood and Roots IPA stickers. Front fork has Rane sticker
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Mr. Gerhard Watzig(Photo courtesy Watzig.com)

Meet Gerhard Watzig, a 50-year Portland resident, local flower shop owner, and son of a Washington turkey farmer.
Yesterday Mr. Watzig threw his hat in the ring to go up against City Commissioner Sam Adams in a bid to be Portland’s next mayor.
His announcement and his take on the issues [...]

Portland State University
Center for Transportation Studies
Fall 2007 Transportation Seminar Series
Speaker: Eric Lundgren
Topic: The Wheels of Fortune: Weather Prophet Pague, Governor Geer, & Portland’s Original Network of Cycle Paths
A little over a century ago Portland was building and enjoying a network of dedicated bicycle paths. For a brief and glorious half-decade, bicycles were a focus for [...]

Haro F2 BMX freestyle bike stolen from Division Street Bike Gallery Copper color Black components front and rear pegs
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The Community Cycling Center is holding its annual Holiday Bike Drive, a wonderful event that provides helmets, bikes and bike safety education to hundreds and hundreds of deserving children in Portland.
Volunteers are needed to help translate for those families that don’t speak English. We need people who can help translate Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Vietnamese.
Positions [...]

(Photo courtesy PDOT)

On my way into lunch at Redwing Cafe in Southeast Portland today I noticed cards hanging from the bikes parked out front.
Upon further inspection this is what I found:

On Saturday morning, over 20 friends and volunteers showed up to help Matt Picio move-by-bike from Clackamas to Portland. (Photos by Brad Reber)