One of my photos from an exhibition that will open Thursday night at The Breeze Block Gallery.

I hope you haven’t made plans for this Thursday night.
Besides the usual fun of Last Thursday on Alberta, this month’s event will be officially carfree (more on that later). But if that’s not enough to get out [...]

The Sprockettes and Officer Smith of the Ashland Police Department.More photos(Photos © J. Maus)

The Sprockettes’ Operation: Bike Nation Tour got off to an eventful start today.

On the bus.

The engine in their converted school bus overheated before they even got out of Portland, they got a flat “about 100 miles north of Medford” on I-5, they [...]

From a performance in June of 2006.(Photos © J. Maus)

For long-time readers of this site, my fondness for The Sprockettes is well known. I’ve covered them for over three years now, snapping hundreds (thousands?) of photos of them in action at performances around town.
Since the first time I saw them dance, I was [...]

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 [...]

Awesome. Pre-order yours today!

For the past two years, the Sprockettes calendar has been a hot holiday item, and now they’ve done it again.
This year’s calendar will be bigger, glossier, and full of more awesome photos, graphics and pure Sprockette dancing goodness than ever before.
From the looks of these images, and from what I’ve heard [...]

Last week I had the pleasure of doing a photo shoot for the beautiful and talented mini-bike dance troupe, The Sprockettes. During the shoot, someone suggested forming the letter “S” with their bodies.
That went so well, I figured what the heck, let’s go all the way. Here’s the result (I like how their [...]

Agent Crush never got a chanceto flex her muscles in Ashland.(File photo)

The Sprockettes tour is off to a memorable start.
The ladies rolled into the southern Oregon city of Ashland last Thursday hoping to liven up the town with an impromptu performance in Lithia Park.
Unfortunately, a few of Ashland’s men in blue didn’t think [...]

A recent performance.(File photo)

This afternoon the Sprockettes will board their veggie-oil powered bus and set off for their first big tour. The ladies in pink will be on the road from today through July 31st for four performances with New Belgium Brewing’s Tour de Fat.
Luckily for their many fans, they’ve launched a blog to [...]

Illustration by Shawn Granton

Portland’s beloved mini-bike dance team the Sprockettes, will soon embark on their very first tour. They’ve been tapped by bike-loving brewer New Belgium to perform at four stops on the company’s popular Tour de Fat.
Starting in July, the ladies will board a converted, veggie-oil powered Greyhound bus for their first stop [...]

File photo

The Three Bridges Project might have had its official opening back in October, but that event was marked by wind, rain, and speeches by planning wonks and political bigwigs.
It was great (if you’re into that sort of thing), but on Saturday it was the public’s turn to celebrate and instead of wind, rain and [...]

Detail of Mike Russell’s CulturePulp comic featuring the Sprockettes. View more on his blog.

Each Friday in their A&E section, the Oregonian features the work of artist and journalist Mike Russell. Last week, the subject of his CulturePulp comic was none other than the lovely and talented mini-bike dance troupe, the Sprockettes.
Not only does [...]

The Sprockettes performed at a wet Earth Day in front of a hardy crowd.File photo: 4/21/07

Need a helmet, need a brain?Now you can have both.File photo: 4/21/07

Saturday was the big Earth Day Celebration at Woodlawn Park. Unfortunately it was also one of the coldest and wettest day we’ve had in a while.
But despite the [...]

[B:C:Clettes on MomentumMagazine cover]

By now, you’ve surely heard of the Sprockettes — Portland’s very own mini-bike dance troupe who have won many fans for their energetic, sexy, and synchronized street routines.
But what you may not know, is that the same infectious charm that has made them a must-see in Portland, has also inspired other ladies [...]

[You've got to seeit to believe it!]

Tonight at Disjecta (SE 3rd and Ankeny), Portland begins a three-day celebration of pink mini-bikes and Sprockettes-style fun.
Yes, our beloved Sprockettes are pulling out all the stops and the whole thing kicks off tonight at 7PM. Check out the line-up:

B:C:Clettes and The Brakes bikedance teams from [...]

[The Sprockettes do their thing.]

The Sprockettes—those sexy, synchronized, mini-bike-dancing superstars—have released the official invitation to their big event, The International Bike Dance Off and Benefit Party.

This three-day extravaganza of bike fun is guaranteed to please, so go mark your calendar right now for November 17-19th.
Here’s the full schedule of events:
Friday Nov.17th
@ Disjecta (230 E Burnside) [...]

[Cover of Sprockettes 2007calendar]

The Sprockettes—Portland’s very own synchronized, mini-bike dance troupe—have been very busy lately. In addition to adding a new member (congrats Reena!), they’ve just released a few images from their 2007 calendar and announced plans for a big benefit party coming up in November.
Last year’s calendar sold so well, they’re doing it [...]

[You'd be happy too if you were interviewed on NPR!]

A while back I reported that the Sprockettes were due to make an appearance on the nationally broadcast National Public Radio show Day-to-Day.
Even though I knew the reporter had been in Portland to get the story, I have worked in PR and I realize you never [...]

[At Saturday's GeekFair.]Photo: Josh Knisely

The Sprockettes, Portland’s very own mini-bike dance troupe, have finally hit the big time. They will be the subject of an upcoming segment on the national NPR show Day to Day.
The producer was down from Seattle over the weekend to get audio for the story at a Sprockette’s performance.
It’s no [...]

Last Sunday was Dumpster Dave’s Bike Swap Meet at Free Geek in Southeast Portland. The sun was hot and the so were the deals. There were all sorts of crazy bikes and interesting people on display.
I set up a table and joined the fray alongside Joe Biel of Microcosm [...]

[Dingo on his mini tall-bike]

The Sprockettes and the Zoobombers left their mark on Saturday night’s roller derby season opener at the Expo Center. Their half-time extravaganza including some gnarly derby action with plenty of thrills and spills by an amped up Zoobomb crew.
Then, the Sprockettes did their thing and and were [...]

The Rose City Rollers (Portland’s all-female roller derby league) open their season this Saturday night at the Expo Center. But for me, the most exciting thing on the schedule has nothing to to with roller skates. I’ll be there for the “mini-bike extravaganza” planned for half-time.
What’s a mini-bike extravaganza? According [...]

[Sprockettes at BikeCraft]
Just a little reminder that you can purchase the 2006 Sprockettes Calendar online for $5 (plus $2 shipping/delivery). This hot little item was a hit at BikeCraft but for all of you that couldn’t make it, now’s your chance to get one before they sell out. They make great gifts [...]

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I’m happy to share these images of the first-ever Sprockettes Calendar! The Sprockettes are Portland’s very own mini-bike dance troupe (check out my photos of them).
They’ve performed all over Portland and next year they’re looking to spread their message of fun feminism through funky dance moves outside our borders. You can [...]

The Sprockettes put on a great show Saturday at the Alberta Clownhouse. It was Danica’s first time seeing them but I think she slept through it. Oh well.
After the show I listened while a freelance writer from Venus Magazine interviewed them for an upcoming article. Having seen them many times, [...]

The word on the street is that the Sprockettes - Portland’s pedaling princesses of pink - will be rocking (or should I say “sprocking!”) the Alberta Street Fair this Saturday. You can catch their show at around 6PM at the infamous Alberta Clownhouse (NE Alberta and 25th or so).
What are Sprockettes you ask? [...]