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Carl Larson

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Portland ‘rolls deep’ at Interbike

A bike made by Portland-based Signal Cycles helps complement Brooks’ new panniers in a booth at Interbike. — Story and photos by Carl Larson Last night at Interbike happy hour, veteran New York Messenger and Transportation Alternatives employee Kevin “Squid” Bolger looked around at the people to whom he’d just been introduced and said, “Portland … Read more


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Dispatch from downstairs at Interbike

— Story and photos by Official BikePortland Interbike Correspondent Carl Larson Downstairs at Interbike (the annual bike industry trade show happening right now in Las Vegas) is no-man’s land. If you want to see Specialized’s new bikes, meet with an Italian clothing maker, get a poster signed by a famous racer, or check in with … Read more


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Pedalpalooza 2010 – Countdown Begins

Pedalpalooza is coming!(Photo © J. Maus) [This article was written by contributor Carl Larson.] It’s officially time to start getting excited about Pedalpalooza — Shift’s 2+ week festival of bike fun that hits the streets of Portland in June. There are lots of ways to get excited… -You could read Jonathan’s late-night dumpster-side account of … Read more