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PBOT is at it again. Last fall we shared a new series of maps that offered detailed routes of 100+ mile bike rides/tours you could easily take from Portland. Now they've completed a new series of maps for rides that offer quick escapes without leaving the city.
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Imagine the possibilities...(See full map below)

Remember Cycle Wild? They're the local non-profit that organizes and promotes bike-camping trips from Portland. We went along with them for a ride back in 2009 and learned just how easy it is to pack up some gear, start pedaling, and get away from it all — without having to [...]

Cover of new map.

In an effort to showcase some of the best bike rides in the region, the Washington County Visitor's Association (WCVA) is working on an update of their bike map; and they want your feedback and suggestions to make it even better.
The map covers Washington County and is intended for both visitors [...]

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Vernonia, a popular riding destination for Portlanders, is one of several areas that now have bike routes mapped thanks to PBOT.

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E-bikes are popping up all over Portland these days.(Illustration: Mark Young/Portland Storyboard)

Whether you like them or not, electric bikes have arrived and it looks like they're here to stay. E-bikes can now be found in almost every local bike shop, major manufacturers are adding e-assist to a growing number of urban and cargo bikes, [...]

Screen grab of TriMet's Open Trip Planner which could be ready for public beta-testing by early 2011.

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On the Oregon Coast route in Newport.(Photos © J. Maus)

[Publisher's note: This article was written by contributor Daniel Ronan. He's a student representative on the Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and covers statewide programs and issues. Read his previous articles here.]
Each year, between 4,000 and 6,000 bicyclists take the Highway 101 route [...]

Today is the official launch celebration of the new edition of Bike There!, Metro's regional map publication. This very useful resource was last published in 2007 and the new 8th edition includes broader regional coverage along with edits necessitated by our constantly evolving infrastructure.
You can purchase your copy at this afternoon's festivities for [...]

Detail of latest Oregon State Bike Map, now available online!

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Portlander Alexis Grant has embarked on an effort to document all the streets and intersections in the city that are dangerous to people who walk, bike, and take transit. She's started up a Google-powered Portland Active Transportation "Hot Spots" map.
Check it out below:
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At Kerr Bikes, you're free to use their bike stand and tools.(Photo: Kerr Bikes)

Bike rental company Kerr Bikes in Waterfront Park (just north of Hawthorne Bridge) now offers a "U-Fix-It Bike Station."
Director of the Kerr Bikes, Craig Rusch, says anyone who stops by during business hours will now have free access to a nice [...]

View Larger Map - Map of bike parking facilities in Portland.
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This guest article was written by Tori Bortman, owner and operator of Gracie's Wrench, which offers private and group bike maintenance clinics (and more). Tori wrote a similar article for us last spring, but this one's new and improved!

Spring is coming!(Photos © J. Maus)

Thanks to El Nino, spring has officially sprung a bit early [...]

Screen grab from WeBikeEugene.org.

Got some great news from Eugene-based bike advocate (and juggler) Mike Seager the other day. He and a few other volunteer contributors have launched WeBikeEugene.org, "a site that could be described as Eugene's version of BikePortland."
Mike's the editor of the site and he's also a member of GreyMatter Jugglers, "Eugene's [...]

In the world of print, most bicycle-themed publications are novice-level — they tell you how to fix your bike or guide you through gaining skills and confidence to ride in traffic. Then there's the other end of the spectrum — the ivory tower of transportation theory.
That's why I have to bless Boneshaker's scrappy [...]

Perhaps BikeCraft yielded the perfect holiday gifts for every bike lover in your life. But if you need that one last perfect item, check out the book suggestions below -- or browse through our Bookstore for even more inspiration.
December 21st is your deadline for shipping via priority mail; or if you're in the Portland area, [...]

Intersection 911 has released its third "Bikes Riding With Bikes" PSA video, this one instructing people to pass each other on the left, using the Steel Bridge and N Williams as examples.

The first video in this series focused on helping out other riders in distress, and the second also dealt with safe passing issues.
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Riding in other cities can be fun and fascinating -- like this ride in Baltimore.(Photo © Elly Blue)

The holiday travel season is coming up. If you're leaving Portland, maybe you've thought about bringing your bike along for the trip this time.
A bike doesn't make sense for every trip or every destination. But if it [...]

Part of the farm-bike-boat delivery team at last year's Village Building Convergence on the dock at OMSI. (Photos courtesy of CultureChange.org)

Jan Lundberg moved to Portland a year ago because it seemed like the best place to pursue his intersecting passions for food security, peak oil, bicycles, and sailing.
These passions will be coming to fruition [...]