Cover of, Around the World on Two Wheels.

In a city with its share of adventurous, daring, eccentric, bike-riding women, the story of Annie Londonderry feels right at home.
In 1894, Ms. Londonderry (her real name was Annie Cohen Kopchovsky) embarked on an audacious journey — a solo bicycle ride around the world.
Her expedition was lost to [...]

Scott Nowicki displayshis style and skill.Slideshow below(Photos © J. Maus)

Those who were brave enough to confront the freakishly hot weather at the Multnomah County Bike Fair on Saturday, were rewarded with a fun and fitting end to Pedalpalooza.
While some were happy to enjoy the two-wheeled ambiance with a nap in the shade, others carried on [...]

(Photo © J. Maus)

Track racers have been battling it out in Porltand’s southwest hills at the Alpenrose Velodrome Six Day Challenge this week.
The event is the official FIAC National Six Day Championships and the final day of competition is this Saturday.
The racers are dueling in a variety of events for their share at [...]

[This is part of BikePortland's ongoing coverage of Pedalpalooza 2008. See more ride reports, videos and photos here.]

How ’bout a little bike fun with your Mayor Elect? Mr. Adams seen here in September 2005.(Photo © J. Maus)

It’s the last weekday of Pedalpalooza and we’ve got another full menu to choose from.
The day starts [...]

Worth a thousand words.(Photos © J. Maus)

Once again, Pedalpalooza is entering its final few days, and once again, I’m thinking not only about all the great rides I did, but about all the great rides I missed.
One of these years I just might pack up my bike with a sleeping bag and a few necessities [...]

[This is part of BikePortland's ongoing coverage of Pedalpalooza 2008. See more ride reports, videos and photos here.]

Like playing chicken? Get to the Hen Peck 5000!(Photo © J. Maus)

Pedalpalooza may be almost over, but the fun is going on strong.
On the menu today/tonight are several awesome choices.
If you want something family [...]

[This report is part of BikePortland's ongoing coverage of Pedalpalooza 2008. See more ride reports, videos and photos here.]

Riders enjoying the fruits of their ride to the top of Rocky Butte Park.More photos here(Photos by Dat Nguyen)

It was perfect weather for the 2nd Annual Rocky Butte Sunset Picnic ride.
Dat Nguyen was there and snapped [...]

[This report is part of BikePortland's ongoing coverage of Pedalpalooza 2008. See more ride reports, videos and photos here.]

Dig in!(Photos © J. Maus)

About 25-30 vegan bikers joined the Vegan Baked Goods Ride yesterday.
Armed with a few dollars and a big appetitie, they started in SE Portland at Papa G’s bakery, headed west to the [...]

[This post is part of BikePortland's ongoing coverage of Pedalpalooza 2008. See more ride reports, videos and photos here.]

Making a point while making out.(Photos © J. Maus)

About 10 couples gathered in downtown Portland during rush hour last night for the annual Bike Kiss-in event.

Holding signs that read, “Liplock, Not Gridlock,” and “Less Parking Space, [...]

Poster for the Sprockettes Bicycle Bash.

Portland’s Sprockettes — an all-female mini-bike dance crew — are all set to host bike dance troupes from all over the West Coast at their upcoming “Bicycle Bash”.
The big party will follow the Multnomah County Bike Fair this Saturday (6/28) and will feature a prize giveaway, a silent auction (items [...]

[This post is part of BikePortland's ongoing coverage of Pedalpalooza 2008. See more ride reports, videos and photos here.]

Clowns in action at the Bikini Bike Wash last year.(Photos © J. Maus)

Greetings intrepid bike fun lovers. Only a few glorious days of remain of this year’s Pedalpalooza, and there’s plenty of action still to [...]

This ride report is part of BikePortland.org’s 2008 Pedalpalooza coverage.
The following was written by Michael Jones.

A stop at N. Williams and Cook streets. More photos here. Photos by Aaron/skomra

On Monday (6/23), about 45 cyclists met at Amnesia Brewery and embarked on slow tour of the various manifestations of graffiti in [...]

“This is definitely the future of cities…of civilization frankly.”–from Streetfilms’ video on Sunday Parkways

OK folks, just as your tears of joy were finally drying up from the awesome Sunday Parkways event in North Portland, Clarence Eckerson of Streetfilms has posted his video of the event.
Watch this great video below and feel the magic all over [...]

Dancing during sunset at the Rocky Butte Sunset Picnic ride last year.More photos here(Photos by Dat Nguyen)

Today’s Pedalpalooza menu is another feast of bike fun.
There are two options for sunset picnics at two amazing locations: Elk Rock Island on the Willamette and Rocky Butte Park. There’s also a chance to learn about Portland’s Labor [...]

A sketch from the event.More photos here.(Photo © Phloxie)

[This report was written by ride organizer eRin.]
Mini-bike Life Drawing was the perfect post-World Naked Bike Ride wind-down on Sunday! A saxophone player practiced nearby, the breeze blew, the sun shone, drunk kids pestered us for lighters, photos, and drawings of themselves, and best, people kept [...]

Zombie Cycle Rampager. More photos here.(Photos © geargreaser)

[Pedalpalooza ride report by Michael Jones.]
Saturday evening, about 65 Zombies and a dog set-off on bikes and unicycles for the first ever Zombie Cycle Rampage hosted by the UnicycleBastards.
Pedals turned, pints drained and people were scared.
See the gore for yourself in the amazing photo gallery by [...]

“We have learned how to survive, now we really need to learn how to live.”–Gil Penalosa at the Carfree Conference last Tuesday

I have finally gotten a chance to upload my audio recording of Gil Penalosa’s keynote address to the Towards Carfree Cities Conference at Portland State University last Tuesday.
Penalosa’s speech and presentation garnered a standing [...]

The Short Track course is long on fun.More photos here(Photos © J. Maus)

Mountain bikers will be the main event at Portland International Raceway (PIR) tonight when the Mountain Bike Short Track Series kicks off. The series will continue each of the next six Mondays through the end of July.
Organizer Kris Schamp says given [...]

Splash Dancing at its finest!More photos(Photos © J. Maus)

The Splash Dance ride was awesome.
About 70 people joined us for the start at Salmon Street fountain (including this insanely large, trike tall bike). After getting wet at Salmon Street, we paraded to Skidmore Fountain. It was packed with people before we got there and [...]

Splash Dancers took over the city’s fountains on Saturday.More photos here(Photos © J. Maus)

And the fun keeps on going…even on a Monday!
Lots of interesting and fun rides to consider today/tonight. Do you like urban history? Graffiti? Gelato? Pizza perhaps? If so, there’s a ride for you.
See the full list of rides [...]

[Updated 6/23, 10:10am: I've updated this story with video coverage. Watch it below.]

Babes on Bryant Street and not a care in the world.Photo Gallery(Photos © J. Maus)

Portland’s first-ever experiment with a large-scale carfree event was a rousing success.
Sunday Parkways transformed the streets and parks of North Portland into a six-mile community block party. [...]

Photo GalleryVideo below(Photos © J. Maus)

It’s like Critical Mass without the attitude or the age.
Portland’s first Kidical Mass ride (an import from Eugene) was a big success tonight. About 40 people (and about half were little ones!) showed up for a short loop through downtown.
Ride organizer Angela Koch, the Safe Routes to Schools director [...]

Stylin’.Gallery - Slideshow below(Photos © J. Maus)

A large group of fashionable bike riders gathered in the South Park Blocks in downtown Portland this evening for the annual Sexy Cyclists Ride.
Participants showed up in all manner of outfits — from sequined pants, and saucy dresses (worn by boys and girls) to fishnets and, well, barely [...]

There’s a ride for everyone (even these little guys!) during Pedalpalooza!(Photos © J. Maus)

Here it is folks, your weekend Pedalpalooza lineup.
Peruse the list below with your Saturday morning coffee and head out for two full days of bike fun the likes of which have never been seen.
Whether you like to roller [...]

Yesterday, Portland’s Unicycle Bastards hosted a few games of Unicycle Polo at Alberta Park.
Bill Mikesell from OregonLive.com was there and he produced this video report:

Bicycling Magazine and Shimano have teamed up once again on their BikeTown program.
Portland is one of five U.S. cities chosen to participate and yesterday was the kickoff of the event at Pioneer Courthouse Square in downtown Portland.
At the event, 30 Portlanders who won an essay contest were presented with their new Trek Lime [...]

Another day of exciting Pedalpalooza ride choices.
Tonight is the debut of Portland’s Kidical Mass and the reprise of one of last year’s coolest Pedalpalooza rides, the Sexy Cyclist Ride. You might also want to check out the Worst of Portland ride, and see the seedy underbelly of Portland’s vaunted bikeway network.
Below is [...]

“I seriously disagree with… taking an entire neighborhood and denying them the use of their cars, which I think is an evil thing to do to people, even if just for one Sunday.”–talk show host Lars Larson

On the opening day of the Towards Carfree Cities Conference, right-wing talk radio personality Lars Larson invited Meghan Sinnott, [...]

Screenshot from TriMet’s new trip-planning map unveiled at the Carfree Conference yesterday. Check it out here.

During a presentation at the Towards Carfree Cities conference, TriMet unveiled a new, interactive trip-planning map.
A demonstration of the new map — available at maps.trimet.org — was given by Bibiana McHugh, TriMet’s IT Manager for GIS and Location Based [...]

Pedal for the polar bears!(Photo: Oregon Zoo)

In an effort to bring attention to the plight of polar bears, the Oregon Zoo is offering free admission this Saturday to anyone who arrives by bike.
Their second annual “Bike for Bears” event will also offer $2 valet bike parking — with all the money going toward bear conservation [...]