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)
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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.
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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.

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How not to lock your bike.(All photos © J. Maus)

Portland is tied for the fifth spot on Kryptonite's latest list of the Top 10 Worst Cities for Bike Theft.
The results are from 2007 and they were posted to the Kryptonite blog today. Joining Portland in the top five are Philadephia, Chicago, San Francisco, New [...]

The Steel Bridge, East end, lower Esplanade level
Free tea and treats on the east end (lower Esplanade level) of the Steel Bridge. Co-Sponsored by Shift. Part of the Bike to Work Month Events.
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Greg Raisman wants to make the bike corrals on SE Belmont a bit more pleasing to the eye.(Photos © J. Maus)

By the end of this summer, sculpted sunflowers will adorn the on-street bike parking (PDOT calls them "bike corrals") on Belmont Street.
The project is community-wide effort being spearheaded by Greg Raisman, a Sunnyside neighborhood resident [...]

(All photos © J. Maus)

The Columbia River Crossing project -- A $4.2 billion plan to improve safety and relieve congestion on I-5 between Portland and Vancouver -- continues to hit speed bumps.
On Friday, a coalition of 13 groups issued a press release calling for a 60-day extension to the official comment period currently [...]

Below is the official press release...

Thirteen Organizations Request More Time to Comment on Columbia River Crossing
(Portland, OR) On May 21, 2008, thirteen organizations requested 60 additional days to comment on the plan to replace and expand the I-5 bridge over the Columbia River.
The organizations made the request because the public needs more time [...]

Peace.(Photo © J. Maus)

What do you have planned for the long, holiday weekend?
If you need some advice on what to do, check out the Weekend Guide...and be sure to share your adventures in the comments below.
I'm taking a trip with the family and won't be reporting back until Tuesday.
Enjoy the weekend!

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The League of American Bicyclists has just launched their Bicycle Friendly States program.
Similar to their successful Bicycle Friendly Communities program this new campaign will look to "rank and recognize states that actively support bicycling." Here's more from the League's website:
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New Belgium Urban Assault Ride
Pioneer Courthouse Square (SW Broadway and Morrison)
9:00am
Pedal-Powered teams of two hit checkpoints all over town completing crazy obstacle courses at each stop. Bike skills are just as important as mental muscle in the funky bike scavenger hunt. Followed by a legendary after party with live music, New Belgium beer, and a [...]

9th Annual Human Power Challenge
Portland International Raceway (1940 N Victory Blvd)
8:00am
Hosted by the Oregon Human Powered Vehicle Association. Event includes: Individual Time Trial, 1/8 Mile Drag Race, Auto Cross Speed & Agility Course, 200 Meter All Out Speed Test, Mass Start Road Race.
More info here.
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"Here in the thick, nervous mainstream, some of us may even be convinced that biking to work would be healthier, cheaper and better for the environment than the typical car commute. We just don't do it."--Shelby Wood in the Oregonian

It's a problem some of you reading this might be facing right now.
You want to be [...]