We’ve come to the end of yet another interesting week here at BikePortland.org…but I can’t possibly sign off for the weekend with such a depressing story as the top article.
So, here’s a photo that will hopefully get you in the weekend mood…

Mt. Tabor. (Photo © J. Maus)

See you at the Voodoo Doughnut Parade [...]

Jeremy Jordan. Out on bail.(Photo: Mult. Co. Sheriff’s Office)

Jeremy Jordan, the driver in a hit-and-run on May 10 in Northeast Portland has posted bail (10% of the $307,500 total bail amount) and has been released from custody.
Jordan attempted to steal beer from a Safeway store after being refused service. When he drove out of [...]

Gateway Green Vision PlanDownload it (3MB, PDF)

Gateway Green is an ambitious project to reclaim 35 acres of unused land at the intersections of I-84 and I-205 in East Portland.
Last week I shared a preview of the project after I had a sneak peek at the Vision Plan — a 27-page document that lays out [...]

Gov. Kulongoski at Pioneer Courthouse Square in April.(Photo © J. Maus)

He walked to work on Earth Day, and now Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski says he’ll ride his bike to the office on Monday.
The ride is part of a larger “commuter challenge” effort proclaimed by Kulongoski today to encourage the 8,500 state employees to leave their [...]

The Mt. Hood Cycling Classic in downtown Portland.(Photos © J. Maus)

A study released yesterday by two Georgia colleges found that the Tour de Georgia — a week-long professional road race that wrapped up in April — contributed $38 million to that state’s economy. That news comes on the heels of an announcement to expand [...]

Riding naked — what’s not to love?(Photos © J. Maus)

Last year, around 800 Portlanders mounted up for the annual World Naked Bike Ride.
That number tied with London for the largest crowd in the world, and this year, organizers expect the crowd to swell to 1200-1500 people.
If you’ve never done the [...]

The friendly and fun Breakfast on the Bridge crew on the Esplanade this morning.(Photo © J. Maus)

The animated and always inspiring John Pucher.(Photo: Still from video)

Remember John Pucher? He’s the Rutgers University scholar who shared his thoughts back in November about how to make cycling “irresistible”.
Now, the bubbly, bike-loving academic who signs his emails as “Carfree John” and who was dubbed “The Bicycle Scholar” by Momentum Magazine, is at it [...]

If you’re looking for a new job opportunity and you love bikes, look no further. This week, we’ve had some amazing jobs come up on the BikePortland Job Listings. Want to work at a bike shop? Want to manage programs at one of the country’s most respected non-profits? Want to manage [...]

Jeremy Towsey-French loves the Mundo.(Photos © J. Maus)

Jeremy Towsey-French dropped by BikePortland.org headquarters today to introduce me to the Yuba Mundo.
The Mundo (it means “world” in Spanish) is a cargo bike dreamed up by an ex-employee of Xtracycle and Jeremy is the Portland distributor. He’s set up a website at StumptownMundo.com and he tells [...]

Denied.Download letter (945k, PDF)

A request by a coalition of 13 advocacy groups that sought an extension to the comment period on the Draft Environment Impact Statement of the Columbia River Crossing project has been denied.
In a letter (download PDF here) from the U.S. Department of Transportation, to Tom Buechele of the Pacific Environmental Advocacy Group [...]

Michael Khadabux and his new bike.(Photo courtesy Michael Khadabux)

May 23rd was a bad day for Portlanders who buy a lot of gas, but for Michael Khadabux, it was he’ll always remember with a smile.
That’s because he was the lucky winner in a contest to guess which day gas would hit $4.00 a gallon at a [...]

Bikes and people squeezeonto a MAX train.(Photos © J. Maus)

As reported yesterday, TriMet is working to improve the bike hooks on their MAX trains. However, if you’re like many people who take a bike onboard (especially during peak hours), the bigger problem is that there are just aren’t enough hooks available.
If you’re waiting for [...]

Bike legislation is moving forward in D.C.(Photo © J. Maus)

House Congressional Resolution 305, also known as the National Bike Bill, has passed through a vote by the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this week.
The resolution — which was introduced by Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) back in February — recognizes the importance of bicycling to “enriching [...]

OPB’s Think Out Loud show is discussing the Columbia River Crossing project this morning (9-10am).
They’ll have guest experts from all perspectives on the controversial project and they’ll also take questions from callers and commenters on their website.
You can listen live, wait for the re-broadcast tonight at 9:00pm, or check the show website for an MP3 [...]

VOODOO PARADE
Voodoo Donuts, 22 SW 3rd Ave, Portland
6:45pm
Our 5th anniversary & grand opening of Voodoo Too parade will commence at the exact minute of our 5 year anniversary. Please come join us, walk with us, ride with us and parade with us! We [...]

OREGON PARKS & RECREATION JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
POST CODE: D703
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: LEPR0786
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER: C0860
OPEN: 5/16/08
CLOSE: 6/6/08
LOCATION: Salem (24M)
Oregon Parks & Recreation
Human Resources Division
Program Analyst 1
Bicycle Recreation Coordinator
$2,854 - $4,153 MONTHLY
GENERAL INFORMATION
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s mission [...]

Job Title
Experienced Bicycle Mechanic
Company/Organization
Waterfront Bicycles
Job Description
Part time position available at Waterfront Bicycles for an experienced Bicycle Mechanic. Professional and energetic attitude with customer service/sales experience a plus. Minimum of two years shop experience. This position has the potential for growth. Come see about joining our team!
How to Apply
Please email resume to ericroden [at] waterfrontbikes [dot] [...]

“Lycra meets Lycra”. Nice.

The award for best event logo of the summer so far has to go to Bike to the Ballet — coming this June from the Portland-based Oregon Ballet Theater.
But far from just a catchy logo, the event looks like a lot of fun and it’s great to see a new (non bike-specific) [...]

Rubber coated MAX bike hook.(Photo: Tomas Quinones)

TriMet has confirmed that they are testing a rubber coating on the bike hooks in some their MAX light rail trains.
According to bike programs intern Colin Maher, they have been testing the rubber coating on five trains for the past two months. “We’re testing the durability [...]

A common sight at bike events.(All photos © J. Maus)

Voodoo Doughnuts — a staple of baked goodness that has fueled countless Portland bike events — is celebrating their fifth anniversary and the opening of their second location, Voodoo Too (at 1501 NE Davis, just north of Sandy Blvd.)
According to employee Robin Ludwig, 90% of the [...]

Job Title
Program Director

Company/Organization
Community Cycling Center
Job Description
About the Community Cycling Center
The Community Cycling Center works to broaden access to cycling and its benefits through hands-on programs, volunteer projects, and our neighborhood bike shop. We believe bicycles are a tool for empowerment and a vehicle for change. This position is located at the Community Cycling Center [...]

David Murray

[This article is written by Beaverton resident David Murray. Murray is a daily bike commuter and an avid motorcyclist who has toured the U.S., Canada, and many European countries.]

The Other Two-Wheelers

PDOT’s “Share the Road” logo.

When I first encountered the City of Portland’s “I Share The Road” campaign, I was happy to find a [...]

Job Title
Store Management
Company/Organization
Performance bicycle
Job Description
Performance Inc. is the leading nationwide bicycle retailer and we are GROWING!! We are actively seeking talented, career-minded individuals to join the Performance team as Store Management in our Tualatin, OR. location. If you have 2-5 years retail management experience with a thorough knowledge of store operations, staffing, training, merchandising, [...]

Columbia River Crossing staff will answer questions and take testimony.
Where: Portland Expo Center, Hall D (2060 N. Marine Drive)

Oregon Ballet Theatre presents…
BIKE TO THE BALLET!
“Why ballet and biking?” Well, for starters, almost half of OBT’s staff and dancers are cyclists in some way shape or form - competitive riders, dedicated commuters, spin class faithfuls, or devoted fans of the Tour de France. We also share a special affinity for lycra and dry-wicking fabrics. [...]

A FREE VEHICLE LAW CLASS FOR BICYCLISTS -
When: Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
What: Class on Oregon’s vehicle laws from a bicyclist’s perspective with Bike Lawyer Ray Thomas.
Where: Bicycle Transportation Alliance office at 233 NW 5th Avenue.
Cost: Free Contact: BTA at (503) 226-0676 to pre-register.

Lucky kids.(Photo © J. Maus)

Attention ice-cream lovers: Tomorrow is your chance to join Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield on a bike ride and get free ice cream gift certificates just for showing up by bike.
Greenfield will visit three local Ben & Jerry’s shops tomorrow afternoon beginning at the SE Hawthorne location (1428 SE [...]

Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder to Tour Portland on Scoop Shop Excursion Jerry Greenfield Celebrates Bikes, Cones and Community
WHAT: One of Vermont’s finest, Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, will visit three Portland-area Ben & Jerry’s scoop shops to meet the staff and greet the Rose City’s loyal ice cream lovers. In 2004, [...]

I’ve been getting emails all morning because a bicycle is the lead photograph on CNN.com today. Here’s a screenshot…

A young woman and her bike for all the world to see.