The Olde Zoobomb Pyle is getting a new home(Photo © J. Maus)

Friday, May 29th
Pedalpalooza Kickoff Dance Party Construction and Clean Up Day
What more glorious way to spend a weekend than volunteering for a good cause?
The Pedalpalooza kickoff dance party (followed, per Portland tradition, by the world's largest World Naked Bike Ride) is on June [...]

"The transportation package passed today is the most environmentally progressive in Oregon’s history."-- From a statement by the Oregon Senate Democrats

The Oregon State Senate has voted in favor of House Bill 2001 by a margin of 24-6. The bill, which backers say will create 4,600 jobs a year, did not include any changes from [...]

As the work intensifies on Capitol Hill to re-write America's next surface transportation bill, the lobbying is heating up to make sure it includes more money for biking and walking.
As the prime pusher of pedaling in Congress, Rep. Earl Blumenauer will play an important role in making sure those who are writing the bill understand [...]

Jennifer Dederich of Portland Pedal Power, a co-operative delivery and promotional services company.(Photos © J. Maus)

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Nearby residents Gregg Lavender and Nikki Kress steal a kiss in the middle of Alberta Street last night.- Slideshow below -(Photos © J. Maus)

Last night, warm weather and the onset of summer brought throngs of Portlanders out to enjoy their neighborhood and the riches of their City at the first carfree Last Thursday on Alberta. [...]

Over 120 volunteers are needed to make the Cirque du Cycling Criterium a success. Meet in front of the Laughing Planet Cafe (between Failing and Beech St on Mississippi Ave.) at the designated time for your volunteer position.
All volunteers get a free t-shirt, food and drink and a fun-filled day of bike activities.
REGISTER ONLINE to [...]

From volunteer coordinator Lily Karabaic:
This year the Pedalpalooza Kickoff Party/World Naked Bike Ride is predicted to be bigger than ever, and I need nearly 100 volunteers to make this event successful.
I'm still short about 20 positions, and the volunteer labor is vital to making the party run smoothly, safely, and allowing us to keep doing [...]

Want to be part of the team at an iconic local bike shop? Or how about a chance to volunteer for two great upcoming events?
Check out more info on our latest job listing and volunteer opportunities in the links below:

Sales Associate -- Bike Gallery
Volunteer -- Cirque du Cycling Criterium
Volunteer -- Pedalpalooza Kickoff Dance Party [...]

The official unveiling happens tomorrow, but I just came across the first photo of the new Zoobomb Pyle as it stands right now, fully installed, at the corner of 13th and W. Burnside.
Behold...

Artists Brian Borrello (L) and Vanessa Renwick (R) stand beside their work -- Portland's latest public art monument. (Photo: Kristin Calhoun/Regional Arts and [...]

The BTA is making a last ditch effort to fix HB 2001.

The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has sent out an action alert they hope will bring some much-needed change to the Governor's transportation package that passed the House yesterday.
House Bill 2001, which includes an $840 million list of earmarked highway projects, will be voted on [...]

Jim "K'Tesh" Parsons is always looking out to make your ride (or walk) safer and more enjoyable.-Slideshow Below-(Photos © J. Maus)

It wasn't long into a full day tour through Beaverton and Tigard that Jim "K'Tesh" Parsons needed to stop and get to work. We were riding on the path adjacent to Highway 26, just [...]

The bike signal near where the collision took place.(Photo: PBOT)

I got an email from reader and BTA Board Member Mary Roberts yesterday that I thought should be shared with others. It has to do with topics we've covered several times on this site -- increasing bike traffic and riding with courtesy for others.
Congested bikeways, and [...]

If HB 2001 passes in its current form, highways in Oregon would get a major boost.(Photo © J. Maus)

House Bill 2001 (text) passed through the Oregon House of Representatives today by a vote of 38-22 -- just two votes more than it needed in order to get the required three-fifths majority.
In floor testimony prior to [...]

Screenprints of bikes and bridgesby newcomer Ben Parsons

Our annual BikeCraft Fair is a bazaar for local crafters to sell and showcase anything that they make by hand, in Portland, for and about bikes. Each year (we're now on year five!) the fair gets bigger, with 40 vendors and hundreds of attendees crowding into our biggest [...]

What: This route focuses on Southwest's Multi-Use Paths like the Willamette Greenway, Terwilliger Trail and the Fanno Creek Trail. There are some hills on this route. We'll take our time going up them and regroup at the top but this ride is probably not one you want to do pulling a kid trailer.
Where: Meet: Tiny's [...]

What: Wishing you could go for a great bike ride AND learn about your local groundwater at the same time? We've got you covered! Join us for a bicycling tour of the Columbia South Shore Well Field, with experts on hand to describe Portland's back-up water supply system. A great ride for adults and children [...]

The new bike parking, just minutes after it was installed.(Photo: Bryan Steelman)

You've got to love local business owners like Por Que No Taqueria's Bryan Steelman.
In July 2007, when he wanted on-street bike parking in front of his first location on N. Mississippi, he didn't wait for PBOT, he did it himself.
Then, to encourage folks to [...]

The new logo and name was unveiled last night.(Photos © J. Maus)

The Portland United Mountain Pedalers (PUMP) are now known as the Northwest Trail Alliance and a new era in off-road advocacy has begun.
PUMP, a group that celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, has gone through big changes in recent months and with last night's [...]

Marion Rice and daughter Gleneden

[Publisher's note: This article is by our Family Biking columnist Marion Rice. Marion's last two columns have been about biking while pregnant. Today she talks about negotiating a first bike purchase with your child.]

Starting at about 10 years old, I can remember going everywhere on my bike with my group of [...]

Job Title
Sales associate
Company/Organization
The Bike Gallery
Job Description
The Bike Gallery is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our seasonal retail sales force. If you are driven, service oriented and passionate about cycling and the cycling lifestyle, then we want to hear from you!
This is a unique opportunity to be a part of what makes Portland such a [...]