Cell phones and bikes — like riding blind!(Photo © J. Maus)

Since Oregon enacted their new cell phone law on January 1st, many people have asked me if it applies to people riding bicycles. My previous opinion was that it doesn’t, but a closer look at the law now has me less certain — and [...]

Graphic from the Too Po’ Fo’ Alice event website.

As a reaction to the high price of tickets for the BTA’s Alice Awards & Auction fundraising gala, a group of well-meaning Portland bike activists have announced their own version — the “Too Po’ Fo’ Alice Potluck.”
On the event’s Facebook page, organizer of the potluck, Matt Picio [...]

“The combined estimated direct and indirect costs of losses attributable to cell phone use while driving on City business = $283,554 to $1,039,698 annually.” — From a City risk assessment report on the use of cell phones while driving

The City of Portland is taking Oregon’s new cell phone law one step further when it comes [...]

Here’s the news that caught our eye this week:
- The ballooning recall of Toyota models with sticky accellerators has cast light on the reluctance with which the auto industry responds to safety issues.
- While many of our Portland readers were at City Hall to rally and attend the new bicycle plan hearing, the federal [...]

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 [...]

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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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: