Carnage awaits at the Chariot Wars event.(Photo © J. Maus)

This year's Mini Bike Winter is shaping up to be one of the best ever.
The event -- which tries to capture the fun and creative culture of Portland's beloved Zoobomb community -- features parties, competitions, and this year, even a panel discussion.
Mini Bike Winter [...]

"The plan calls for spending approximately $600 million to..." -- From a story published today by the Portland Tribune

The myth that the City of Portland's Bicycle Plan for 2030 comes with a $600 million price tag continues to spread among various media outlets, despite the fact that the plan commits the city to no spending [...]

The scene at Mt. Tabor during the 2008 Mt. Hood Cycling Classic.(Photo © J. Maus)

The Mt. Hood Cycling Classic, a major, multi-stage road race that draws top professional athletes from all over the country, is set to return to Portland in 2010.
The six-stage race will begin with a prologue on June 1st at [...]

Job Title
Bicycle Safety Education Instructor, Eugene
Company/Organization
Bicycle Transportation Alliance
This position has been filled.

Job Description
Job Title: Bike Safety Education Instructor
Reporting To: Program Manager
Pay Rate: $14.00 per hour
Status: Seasonal, part-time, non-exempt
Location: Primarily the Eugene area with occasional trainings in Portland
Job Timeline: March 7th through June 30th with opportunity to renew in the Fall
Hiring Timeline: The position is open [...]

Covered bike parking? Free bike bells? Thumbs waaay up!(Photo © BikePortland/2006)

The Portland Trail Blazers will pass out 6,500 custom-branded Blazer bike bells at tonight's home game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Bike-riding fans will also enjoy a new roof over their head at the arena's main bike parking area.
Charlie Burr, from the Blazers PR [...]

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red rear light, front white light, bike lock clip on main framePolice record with: 10010481This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this [...]

Michelle Poyourow at the Tweed Ride.(Photo © J. Maus)

Confirming a rumor first published by the Portland Mecury on Wednesday, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance has announced that Advocacy Manager Michelle Poyourow is leaving the organization.
In a blog post published today, the BTA wrote:

"We're Portland, we lead the nation in bicycling because that's how we roll!" -- Mayor Sam Adams in his State of the City address today

Portland Mayor Sam Adams delivered his State of the City speech to the City Club of Portland today. In it, he addressed many of the issues facing Portland. His [...]

Dar k blue = cycle tracks.(Graphic: Metro)

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced that funding decisions for their stimulus minded Transportation Investments Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program will be made no later than February 17th.
To refresh your memory, last fall Metro submitted a TIGER grant request for $98 million in active transportation projects [...]

Detail of new route. Start planning now!

Adventure Cycling, a 44,000 member non profit that promotes bike touring, has announced their latest route and it goes right through some of Oregon's best riding areas. The 2,392 mile Sierra Cascades Bicycle Route runs from Sumas, Washington to Tecate, California.
According to the just-published information on their website, [...]

Last Thursday on Alberta: A tough crowd.(Photos © J. Maus)

A community meeting this Monday (2/8) being hosted by Portland City Commissioner Amanda Fritz and Mayor Sam Adams could have a major impact on the future of the Last Thursday on Alberta event. The meeting's event page states, "The Mayor and Commissioner are considering options [...]

Ride poster. Very nice.

This year's Cycle Oregon ride (which will be the 23rd annual), will take place from September 11-18 and it will have a "Round-Up" theme highlighted by a layover in Pendleton during the 100th Anniversary Pendleton Round-Up rodeo.
As per usual, the announcement came during a gala event at Nike Headquarters in Beaverton. [...]

-- Check out my slideshow and recap of the Build It rally.
-- Read live updates from the hearing.

They'd like to think a few things over.(Photos © J. Maus)

The big news from today is that there's no big news. City Council, expected to vote to adopt the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030 at [...]

[Refresh this story for latest updates. Don't miss my slideshow and recap of the rally prior to the hearing.]

Both levels of council chambers are packed.(Photo © J. Maus)

Things are underway here in Council Chambers at the 2030 Bike Plan hearing.
Mayor Adams kicked things off with an intro (this update of our 1996 plan began [...]

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Build It!- Slideshow below - (Photos © J. Maus)

The "Build It" rally outside City Hall in support of the 2030 Bike Plan just finished up and now folks are settling in for the big hearing.
The rally was an informal affair with many supporters (150-200?) holding signs. They all sang Devo's "Whip It," substituting "Build [...]

The Portland Business Alliance released their letter on the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030 today.
The six-page letter signed by CEO Sandra McDonough on behalf of 1,400 businesses expresses support "of the overall goal" of the plan but also calls out some concerns and offers several suggestions.
The PBA (download PDF here) calls the plan's goal [...]

I thought it'd be fun to take a quick look at what you might hear from Mayor Adams and his colleagues on City Council at the 2030 Bike Plan hearing today. It's sort of a foregone conclusion that they will all vote in support of the plan, but with politics, you just never know. [...]

Today's headlines:

Riding into the future on two (expensive) wheels
City council to vote on $600 million 20-year bike plan
Portland's $1 Million a Mile Bike Lanes: Vehicle Owners Get the Bill

Today is the Big Day for Portlanders -- the day City Council holds a special hearing on the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030. We'll have lots [...]