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Archive for November, 2007

Annual Holiday Bike Drive is about much more than free bikes

Friday, November 30th, 2007

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 […]

Stolen Gary Fisher Supercaliber Carbon Fiber

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Dark green mountain bike shocks/ hard tail with white surfer sticker between handle bars
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Stolen Gary Fisher Supercaliber 1995 Carbon Fiber

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Bike well used but in good condition with new flat pedals. White Surfer sticker on handle bar stem.
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UPDATE: Portland will pick bike-sharing vendor next week

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

[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 […]

Finalists chosen for Zoobomb Pyle rack project

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

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 […]

Stolen 2006 Trek 4300

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

blue on front fork and stem. silver on most of body and tail.
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Going deep in a quest for The Grail

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

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 at River City Bicycles

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

[ December 1, 2007; 6:00 pm; ] 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.

Lake Oswego Holiday Bike Drive

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

[ December 1, 2007; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] 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, […]

Development Charges approved; bike improvements get funding boost

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

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 shares latest ‘Parkways’ plans

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

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

If all goes according to plan, PDOT’s Transportation Options division will launch a pilot of their “Sunday Parkways” event this summer; culminating a major effort they began working on last July.
At a […]

Tonight at 11: KGW presents ‘bike/car challenge’

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

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 […]

Cyclocross ‘Gran Prix’ will bring national attention to Portland

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

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.
Along with the nation’s best amateur and professional ‘cross racers, the two full days of racing at Portland International Raceway (PIR) just minutes from downtown Portland is sure to attract national […]

Bike tour operator is latest entrant into mayoral race

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

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,
“Portland needs a mayor who has the vision and courage to take the bold […]

New Sauvie Island bridge will give bikes more breathing room

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

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 […]

Portland’s ‘golden age of bicycling’

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

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 […]

Mr. Watzig responds to feedback on his bike platform

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

“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 […]