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7th annual Mini Bike Winter starts Thursday

Posted on February 8th, 2010 at 1:29 pm.

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 [...]

Meeting could decide fate of Last Thursday on Alberta

Posted on February 5th, 2010 at 9:10 am.

Last Thursday on Alberta: A tough crowd.(Photos © J. Maus)

A community meeting this Monday (2/8) being hosted by Portland City Commissioner Amanda Fritz and Mayor Sam Adams could have a major impact on the future of the Last Thursday on Alberta event. The meeting’s event page states, “The Mayor and Commissioner are considering options [...]

Cycle Oregon announces 2010 route: Giddy-up!

Posted on February 5th, 2010 at 8:15 am.

Ride poster. Very nice.

This year’s Cycle Oregon ride (which will be the 23rd annual), will take place from September 11-18 and it will have a “Round-Up” theme highlighted by a layover in Pendleton during the 100th Anniversary Pendleton Round-Up rodeo.
As per usual, the announcement came during a gala event at Nike Headquarters in Beaverton. [...]

Newswire: Cycle Oregon Kickoff Party this Thursday

Posted on February 2nd, 2010 at 12:43 pm.

Contact:
Tara Corbin
Cycle Oregon
503-880-2912
tara@cycleoregon.com
Cycle Oregon Kickoff Party: New Routes, New Territory
2010 registration will begin immediately after announcement of all-new routes – and a venture into new places
PORTLAND, Ore. – Cycle Oregon, riding a wave of momentum after record-breaking sellouts for both its events in 2009, will reveal new routes for the Week and Weekend rides at [...]

Tomorrow! Up close and personal with the U.S. Bike Route System

Posted on February 2nd, 2010 at 12:40 pm.

Ginny Sullivan and the USBRS, live onstage and online tomorrow night!(Photo © J. Maus)

I hope you’re planning to join us tomorrow night (2/3) for an evening with Ginny Sullivan from the Adventure Cycling Association. Ms. Sullivan is leading ACA’s efforts to develop a U.S. Bicycle Route System (USBRS) that would blanket our country with [...]

A smashing time at the Tweed Ride

Posted on January 30th, 2010 at 4:23 pm.

Tweed Ride Portland, circa 2010.Photo Gallery (110 images) / Slideshow Below(Photos © J. Maus)

Your guide to Saturday’s Tweed Ride

Posted on January 29th, 2010 at 11:08 am.

I snagged this from the Goodwill a few days ago!

In case it has slipped your mind, don’t forget that this Saturday is Portland’s first-ever Tweed Ride. To guide you to utmost enjoyment of this affair, graphic artist, freak bike maker, and volunteer Tweed Ride promoter Gabriel Amadeus recently offered these pointers:

There are no dress or [...]

Talking bikes in Tigard – Get Together event recap

Posted on January 28th, 2010 at 1:57 pm.

Washington County Commissioner Dick Schouten addresses the crowd in Tigard last night.(Photos © J. Maus)

If the energy and turnout at our Get Together in Tigard last night is any indication, the West Side is poised for big leaps in biking in the coming years — but it won’t come easy.
About 60 people filled the back [...]

Update on Tigard Get Together (it’s Wednesday!)

Posted on January 25th, 2010 at 2:03 pm.

Trails and how they (don’t) cross bigroads is likely to be one of many topics we’ll discuss.(Photos © J. Maus)

Our Get Together in Tigard this Wednesday (1/27) is shaping up quite nicely. We’ve got a slew of interesting folks joining us and there will be no shortage of important issues, projects, and big ideas [...]

Mark your calendars for the Portland Bike Swap Meet

Posted on January 22nd, 2010 at 10:26 am.

A scene from the 2005 event.(Photo © J. Maus)

Exciting news from the Northwest Trail Alliance: On Sunday, February 28th they’ll host the Portland Bike Swap Meet at Sandbox Studios (same place we had BikeCraft) in Northeast Portland.
Here’s a blurb from the event announcement:
Got some great bike stuff to sell? Or are you looking to find [...]

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