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The Year in Pictures 2011

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Participants in the World Naked Bike Ride eagerly await the start of the ride.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

Yes I realize it's February, but I thought some of you still might appreciate a look back at some of the memorable images of 2011. So, without further ado...
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The 'Disco Trike' has been set free

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Dan Kaufman and his Disco Trike just minutes after being reunited.(Photos © J. Maus)

Dan Kaufman and his "Disco Trike" are back together again.
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Metro seeking public input on SW Corridor Plan tonight

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Map of the SW Corridor.(Full map in a PDF)

Metro is holding a public forum tonight at the Tigard Public Library to collect input on the Southwest Corridor Plan.
The plan incorporates local and regional land use planning efforts along Barbur Boulevard and Highway 99 between downtown Portland and Sherwood. It includes improvements to walking, transit, [...]

Lewis & Clark students prep for 'Bike to Eugene Challenge' - UPDATED

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Last year we shared the story of a group of Environmental Law students at Lewis & Clark College and their 'Bike to Eugene Challenge.' The annual event takes a group of 20-30 law students on a ride from Portland to the Public Interest Environmental Law Conference (PIELC) in Eugene.
The 140-mile ride by 'Team Eugene', as [...]

Clackamas County mulls bike fees, closure of Canby Ferry

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Families biking from Portland to camp at Champoeg State Park rely on the Canby Ferry. (Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

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Cycle Oregon preps for first online-only registration

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Cycle Oregon fans swarm the sign-up table at the 2008 route announcement party.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

One week from today Cycle Oregon will kick off 2012 by unveiling the routes for their week and weekend rides with a big event out at the Nike headquarters in Beaverton.
In the past, the route announcement was followed by a [...]

Advocates gird for battle to save biking in federal transpo bill

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Cover of the bill (because transportation is all about big pipes and ugly freeway overpasses right?!).

Once again, national advocacy groups are prepping the cannons for an all out assault on Congress as word spreads that the U.S. House of Representatives is will unveil a new surface transportation bill — dubbed the American Energy and Infrastructure [...]

Photos from 'The 2012 Bicycle Experience' art show

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Scroll down for photos of the show.

A handful of lucky Portlanders were treated to quite a show on Friday night at the closing reception of The 2012 Bicycle Experience: Prototypes, Visions & Dreams.
In his first installation/show, Johnnie Olivan impressed everyone with his sculptures and other creations (there were also some excellent paintings by other artists). [...]

ODOT employee dies after being hit while riding on rural Salem road

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Streetview near location of collision.

57-year old Dave Apperson, an employee at ODOT since 2006, was struck and killed by someone driving a car while he pedaled his recumbent on a rural road near Salem Friday morning.
According to the Polk County Sheriff's office the collision took place around 10:30 am on Hopewell Rode near Spring [...]

Mayor announces date for annual Transportation Safety Summit

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Mark your calendars for March 13th and plan to attend the 6th annual Transportation Safety Summit. Mayor Sam Adams posted details on the event today:
SAVE THE DATE MARCH 13 for the SIXTH TRANSPORTATION SAFETY SUMMIT
WHEN: Tuesday, March 13, 2012
5:30–9:00 PM
WHERE: Jefferson High School,
5210 N Kerby Portland, OR 97217
The Sixth Transportation Safety Summit kicks off with [...]

Meet the man fomenting Portland's cargo bike culture

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Travis Wittwer loves cargo bikes and you should too.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

You've already heard about Travis Wittwer's love of bike parking and bike racks. Now he's turning his attention to cargo bikes.
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Activists to Mayor Adams: Free the Disco Trike or face bike swarm - UPDATED

Monday, January 30th, 2012

(Graphic: PDX Bike Swarm)

After Dan Kaufman's Disco Trike was confiscated by Portland police during protests last Wednesday, activists are now increasing pressure on City Hall to release it.
In a blog post this morning, PDX Bike Swarm claimed that, "the police had no reason to confiscate it and we want it back." In addition to impounding [...]

Best 'bike lobby propaganda' ever? NBA star LeBron James bikes to work

Monday, January 30th, 2012

LeBron James (R) and his publicist.(Photo by Jack Balayla, Twitter)

LeBron "King" James is arguably the biggest star in the NBA. So when the Miami Heat player was spotted by a fan riding his bike to the arena for a game last night, it was sort of a big deal.
The photo was snapped by Jack Balayla [...]

People on Bikes: Eastbank Esplanade

Monday, January 30th, 2012

For the latest installment of our People on Bikes series, Will Vanlue headed out to the Eastbank Esplanade to catch some evening commuters enjoying a bit of winter sunshine.
The photos were taken near the Hawthorne Bridge between 4:00 and 5:00 o'clock this past Friday. For those of you not familiar with Portland, the Esplanade [...]

The Monday Roundup

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Seattle is switching gears from sharrows on busy streets to neighborhood greenways.(Photo: Will Vanlue/BikePortland)

Here's the news that caught our eyes this past week...
- After telling a crowd at the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting that it's, "very unlikely we will have a surface transportation bill during this year of Congress," USDOT Sec. Ray LaHood has [...]

Dark brown Surly Steamroller 2007

Sunday, January 29th, 2012

Year: 2007Brand: SurlyModel: SteamrollerColor:Dark brownSize:53Photo: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/688/steamrollerbig.jpg/Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2012-01-28Stolen From: SE Stark and Sandy, across the street from the Slammer and Rum Club. Some time between 6:30pm and 3:00am.Neighborhood: Inner SoutheastOwner: Katie CampbellOwnerEmail: campbell.katiei@gmail.comReward: Kisses, beer, cashDescription: Dirty Shirley. Root beer brown, worn paint job, worn seat. Black tape on lower half of bars. [...]

Remembering Gail Achterman

Saturday, January 28th, 2012

Gail Achterman speaking at the Oregon Bike Summit in April 2008. She died Saturday afternoon.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

Gail Achterman, known and respected by many for her role in setting Oregon transportation policy, died this afternoon after a bout with pancreatic cancer. She was 62 years old.
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lt blue Fuji Mini racer 1970's

Saturday, January 28th, 2012

Year: 1970'sBrand: FujiModel: Mini racerColor:lt blueSize:miniStolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2012-01-28Stolen From: SE 76th and Duke / Bybee. Bikes were on our front porch, cabled (i know, I know) to a steel bar.Neighborhood: Mt. Scott-ArletaOwner: teressa rundstromOwnerEmail: run.tr7@gmail.comReward: $100Description: Small boy bike skinny steel rims with black and blue camo handlebar tape, rust color brake pads. [...]

blk/pink Specialized Dolce 2008

Saturday, January 28th, 2012

Year: 2008Brand: SpecializedModel: DolceColor:blk/pinkSize:27Serial: 70755579Stolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2012-01-28Stolen From: SE 76th and Duke / Bybee. Bikes were on our front porch, cabled (i know, I know) to a steel bar.Neighborhood: Mt. Scott-ArletaOwner: teressa rundstromOwnerEmail: run.tr7@gmail.comReward: $100Description: Cutest ever black with scroll pink lettering and design. Pink walled New tires.Police record with: portland PDPolice [...]

'Velo Cult' bike shop set to open in Hollywood

Friday, January 27th, 2012

Velo Cult is moving into this former antique mall on NE 42nd Ave in Hollywood.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortlanD)

Velo Cult Bike Shop is moving into the Hollywood neighborhood. I swung by the space on NE 42nd Avenue yesterday to meet owner Sky Boyer, and Portland, I'm happy to say, we're in for a big treat.
For a [...]

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