The gladiators and the crowd brought lots of intensity to Chariot Wars last night.- More photos below / Gallery -(Photos © J. Maus)

Came across the press release below... Looks interesting.
Matthew Modine and David Holbrooke Will Chair Nationwide Bike Event
Panjshir Tour Will Support Programs for Women and Girls in Afghanistan
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colorado-based nonprofit Mountain2Mountain (M2M) today announced that actor Matthew Modine and David Holbrooke will serve as co-chairs of the Panjshir Tour. The nationwide bike event will be [...]

Earlier today we reported on a hearing scheduled for a new bill that would give Oregon cities the authority to set lower speed limits on state highways all types of roadways. Now, according to the bill's sponsor, Rep. Ben Cannon (D-Portland), the bill has been scaled back to only focus on residential streets.
In its original [...]

An "unconventional" family unit.Lisa Padur, Arlen Witter, and Bret Lewis.(Photo: Friends of Bret Lewis)

Bret Lewis, the man who was hit and killed while attempting to cross Tualatin Valley Highway one week ago today, left behind a community of friends in Beaverton.
Bret was an Oregon native, who spent most of his life in Beaverton. He has [...]

SE Powell.(Photo © J. Maus)

UPDATE: This bill no longer exists in the form reported below. I've heard from Rep. Cannon's office that HB 3150 will get the "gut and stuff" treatment; which means the language will be significantly altered. The new plan is to make HB 3150 a companion bill to Senate Bill 344, the [...]

Last night was a gorgeous night to be on a bicycle. It was clear and cold with a few interesting clouds. While I was headed home from downtown to North Portland after a long day, I looked up and spotted a massive moon rising up. As I rolled north on Naito Parkway I watched it [...]

Father of the Bicycle Bill, Don Stathos, would be fitting tribute for new TriMet bridge.(Graphic: TriMet).

Don Stathos is the father of Oregon's Bicycle Bill, which he introduced and pushed through the state legislature in 1971. The bill (which became ORS 366.514) mandated that state highway projects spend a minimum of one percent on "footpaths and [...]

Chariot Wars, a proud Zoobomb tradition.(Photos © J. Maus)

Zoobomb's annual Mini Bike Winter fest has begun! The event, which lasts through Sunday, started last night when the Irondelles (Portland's all-female tall bike gang) led a ride to spruce up area ghost bikes and do some craft-making for upcoming events.
Tonight, Zoobomb takes it to a whole [...]

The great news we reported last month is now official: The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) announced yesterday that they've received $2.96 million from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) for two projects that will vastly improve biking and walking conditions in North and East Portland.
The Portland projects are two out of 27 that the [...]

Year: ?Brand: SchwinnModel: High PlainColor:redSize:ladies mediumSerial: M4GH56777Stolen in Portland, OR 977202Stolen:2011-02-9Stolen From: SE Waverleigh Blvd and SE 29th (by Powell)Neighborhood: Near Cleveland High SchoolOwner: Linda ChaceOwnerEmail: sb-angel52@hotmail.comDescription: Excellent condition. 3 speed. Chrome fenders. Gel seatPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T11001135This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Just got word of what looks like a very promising new book; "Wheels of Change: How Women Rode The Bicycle To Freedom". See the blurb from the publisher below...
"Wheels of Change: How Women Rode The Bicycle To Freedom(with a few flat tires along the way) by Sue Macy takes a lively look at women’s [...]

Saving money.(Photo © J. Maus)

A new report* estimates that our regional trail network saves us about $115 million per year in averted health care costs. The report (PDF) was done for Metro and focused on their interconnected system of trails, parks and greenways known as the Intertwine. The Intertwine (background story) consists of 1,250 miles [...]

[Publisher's note: Please join me in welcoming our new News Intern Patrick Croasdaile. We're excited that he has joined our team. This is his first article for BikePortland.]

A grant will help the Community Cycling Center continue and expand their work in communities like Hacienda.(Photos: CCC)

The northeast Portland based non profit Community Cycling Center has received [...]

House Bill 2824 is up for a public hearing in front of the House Judiciary Committee in Salem today. The bill would create a new crime for "trafficking in bicycles with a destroyed or altered serial number." Maximum punishment for a violation of the law would come with a $1,250 fine, 30 days in jail, [...]

New analysis of the crash that claimed the life of 47-year old Beaverton resident Bret Lewis last Saturday reveals that — contrary to what was reported initially by the Beaverton Police Department and subsequently covered by several local media outlets (including this one) — it's very possible that Lewis was crossing Tualatin Valley (TV) Highway [...]

TriMet architect Bob Hastings presented the idea last night.(Photos © J. Maus)

As part of the public art planned along their Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail project, TriMet is considering something quite interesting for the new Willamette River Bridge — a "sonic bike path."
TriMet architect Bob Hastings and Public Art Program Manager Mary Priester presented the idea to [...]

A chance to meet Chairman Mica.

Next Monday (2/21) the United States House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will make a stop just north of Portland in Vancouver, Washington as part of a national tour of field hearings. The goal of the meeting is to get feedback and a local perspective on how to approach the reauthorization [...]

Under the new law, ODOT would come up with standards to make sure this guy stays safe.(Photo © J. Maus)

A new bill set for introduction in the Oregon legislature would establish minimum construction standards for bicycle trailers sold in Oregon. The bill is currently in draft form (PDF here) and is expected to be introduced [...]

Matt Garrett, Director of ODOT.(Photo © J. Maus)

Last month, we wondered whether Governor Kitzhaber would make a personnel change at the most powerful position inside the Oregon Department of Transportation. This week the Governor announced a slew of changes atop various agencies — but ODOT wasn't one of them. Read the email below that [...]