"Alcohol use leads to a host of unsafe bicycling practices, increased head and brain injuries, and costs to the cyclist and community."— From the conclusion of a January 2010 study published in American Journal of Emergency Medicine

A story reported by the Associated Press today underscores an issue I've had in my story queue for [...]

Remember Dan Sloan? He's the guy we profiled back in March who set up a bike repair stand on N. Williams Ave with a sign that read "Free Bike Help and Advice." Well, guess who just got some national publicity in Bicycling Magazine....

Congrats Dan! You can follow Dan and learn more about [...]

Clackamas County wants to take a look at how to improve biking conditions on Highway 43.

Clackamas County wants to make Highway 43 a nicer place to ride a bike. The County released a request for proposals (RFP) last week to find a consulting engineer to study the feasibility of creating a bikeway on the [...]

Year: 2010Brand: RedlineModel: Metro discColor:greySize:58.5Photo: http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb349/Fiddleback_Snyder/CIMG0036.jpg?t=1291780751Stolen in Sandy, OR 97055Stolen:2010-12-7Stolen From: MHCCNeighborhood: GreshamOwner: Daniel GuillenOwnerEmail: evangelinegale@hotmail.comReward: whatever i can come up withDescription: redline metro disc customized with tiagra sti shifters and ergo drops. avid disc breaks, tiagra rear DE, carbon fork, and da16 wheelsThis registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

If you live near or ride on NE Holman street, you should consider attending a meeting tonight to discuss the future of NE Holman and 13th. As we reported back in May, there's a proposal afoot to extend the small park at that intersection all the way across the street, with cut-throughs only for [...]

Every IKEA employee in the U.S. now owns a bicycle. See which one below. (Photo © J. Maus)

As you might have already heard, global furniture retailer IKEA gave out a free bike as a thank you gift to all 12,400 of their U.S. employees today (including 350 of them at the Portland location).
In a statement [...]

(Photo: Joel Grover)

I recently came across this old road map from the mid 1960s published by the Washington State Highway Commission. I've been debating with myself whether or not I feel this is classic highway propaganda, or if it's just a reflection of the times (or both). What do you think?

Year: 2008Brand: GTModel: CXColor:White/YellowSize:MediumStolen in Moscow, ID 83843Stolen:2010-12-5Stolen From: Taken from the back of my car (Thule hitch rack) in the parking lot of the BJ's Restaurant in Jantzen Beach.Neighborhood: Jantzen BeachOwner: Jerry LongOwnerEmail: strangest_attractor@yahoo.comReward: YesDescription: Mostly white paint with yellow accents. SRAM Force drivetrain with a Rival right shifter. Right shifter hood is black, [...]

Sneak peek at our 2011 Get Together banner.(Thanks SKS!)

Have some great news to share...
Remember our Get Together events? We launched them back in February 2009 with our first event in St. Johns. After that, we kept them going through August. We visited neighborhoods throughout the metro area — from Tigard to Milwaukie, [...]

Right now it's just a concept, but Gresham could be moving forward on a new BMX track.(Photo: David Hucke)

Two big bits of news for local BMX riders...
This Thursday (12/9) the City of Gresham Parks Committee will hear a presentation by residents who are working to build a new BMX/pump track at the Gradin Community Sports [...]

Burley Co-op members ride in a Eugene parade in 1988(Photos: Patricia Marshall)

Eugene-based Burley flourished as a worker owned cooperative for nearly 30 years. They were a shining example of how an American company could succeed in the market even with a democratic, values-based business approach and by manufacturing their own products.
Then in 2006, Burley [...]

Job Title: SoupCycler Extraordinaire
Company/Organization: SoupCycle
This position has been filled.

General Description:
SoupCycle is looking for an energetic, upbeat and strong-legged person who can brave the winter rains of Portland and still be smiling when they deliver soup to customers. Someone willing to jump in wherever needed and a passion for sustainability and bicycles is a must. [...]

Year: 2007Brand: FujiModel: Newest 3.0Color:Silver/RedSize:42 cm if not 46Serial:ICF7A08032Photo: http://yfrog.com/mtbridgepedal09jStolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2010-12-05Stolen From: One of the bike racks in front of Abercrombie and Fitch by the Pioneer Square, between 1:20pm and 4:50pm.Neighborhood: DowntownOwner: Yukiko AntonOwnerEmail: pdxyuki@yahoo.comReward: yesDescription: It has all original components which is Shimano. The pedal is replaced with Forte's MTB pedal. [...]

Year: 2003Brand: SpecializedModel: Sirrus SportColor:SilverSize:XLSerial: P3DU24679Stolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2010-12-6Stolen From: GarageNeighborhood: NEOwner: Patrick HugheyOwnerEmail: pwhughey@gmail.comReward: YesDescription: Frog pedals; disc brakes; mountain bike handlebars; River City Bike sticker; fenders; body geometry seatPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T10008333.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

"Put that on the ballot, that's really the best way... People need to be able to determine what should be done with their pocketbooks." — Sarah Seale, Director of Americans for Prosperity, Clackamas County

A proposal in Clackamas County for a $5 motor vehicle registration fee to raise $20 million to help pay for the replacement [...]

BikeCraft is over (sniff, sniff).(Photos © J. Maus)

I realize I'm slightly biased, but I think our sixth annual BikeCraft went extremely well. We had a steady flow of pleasant crowds all weekend, new vendors that raised eyebrows, lots of sales, and most importantly everyone seemed to have a great time (even if it they did [...]

The new Chris King Espresso Tamperawaiting action at Red E Cafe in North Portland.(Photo © J. Maus)

Portland-based manufacturer Chris King Precision Components now makes an espresso tamper. If the release of a precision coffee component by a bike company seems strange to you, you are probably not familiar with Chris King — the man [...]

Riders on Cycle Wild's weekend bike camping trip out to Champoeg State Park over the weekend got a special treat as they rolled out via the Springwater Corridor Trail...

The "Holiday Express" historic steam locomotive on the Springwater Corridor Trail this weekend. The Ross Island Bridge is in the background.(Photo © Russ Roca/PathLessPedaled.com)

Biking in DC is on the rise and it got noticed by NPR.(Photo © J. Maus)

Here's the news that caught our eye this week:
- In the UK, heavy trucks are being equipped with sensors that are designed to detect people walking and bicycling in blind spots.
- The city of San Jose, California, is taking [...]