Forum: General Discussion
03-13-2011, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 8,392
I've done both. Sellwood and the cemetery were...
I've done both. Sellwood and the cemetery were part of my commute back in the day, and I would ride the sidewalk. In more than 2 years, the only problem I had was a guy in a car yelling at me to walk...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-05-2011, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,438
spring classics
It's getting to be that time of year, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of places that might be showing some races on TV.
Ideally close to Hollywood/Laurelhurst...?
Thanks, in advance for any...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-04-2010, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 624
Campy Bottom Bracket
I'm not sure where else to post this. I am working on a friend's bike and I need to remove his Campy bottom bracket. I can do everything but get in there because it requires a special tool that I...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-04-2010, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 819
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Forum: General Discussion
05-02-2010, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 819
Help Organize a Safe Cycling Event
A couple of years ago, I heard about an event where volunteer mechanics (with tools) were needed to help do minor tune-ups and repairs for those experiencing homelessness. The event doesn't happen...
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Forum: Report your Close Calls
01-10-2010, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,248
Actually Got Hit
A buddy of mine and I were riding in the bike lane west on NE Tillamook across NE 39th, when a blue Toyota SUV turned into the lane next to us. She passed us, and signaled to turn onto NE 38th. I...
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Forum: Route Info
09-18-2009, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,189
SE 12th and Stark to Columbia River Path
I'm wanting to get some nice easy miles in tomorrow (Saturday 9/19) and am meeting some people at SE 12th & Stark and would like to ride the Columbia River path (which I've never ridden).
How do I...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-27-2009, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 722
I'm flying Southwest. As far as I've been able...
I'm flying Southwest. As far as I've been able to tell, as long as it's no bigger than their normal luggage requirements it's just a regular suitcase. I thought about using a bike box, but that's...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-26-2009, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 722
Borrow a bike suitcase?
I realize this is a long shot, but I'm headed to Texas to visit family for 10 days, and was wondering if any generous individuals would be interested in loaning me a bike travel case. My g/f, our...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-03-2009, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 787
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Forum: Newbie Forum
12-03-2008, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,019
A friend of mine and his wife live on SE 42nd,...
A friend of mine and his wife live on SE 42nd, just south of Hawthorne, and that's a great area if you can get something near there. It'll be a lot better when New Seasons (a locally owned grocery...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-24-2008, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 27,261
Hawthorne
I've taken some random pictures while riding, but this one is my favorite. These cool, sunny fall days have been incredible. This is my girlfriend riding behind me and our daughter (you can just...
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Forum: Report your Close Calls
10-02-2008, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,497
Almost run down, and PPB said no harm no foul
I wanted to share this directly with you guys because after the way the cop treated me I want to tell some folks who will give a damn.
Today at about 5:30pm I was leaving downtown via Broadway. ...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
08-18-2008, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,079
Frame Repair
I have a '79-'80 steel Univega that I love but unfortunately I somehow managed to crack the dropout/frame. It's one of Univega's nicer frames so I hate to let it go w/o a fight. Do you know a welder...
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Forum: Route Info
03-02-2008, 01:46 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,456
I prefer the left turn and taking the route...
I prefer the left turn and taking the route parallel to Hawthorne. I've done almost all of the above options, save the cutting through the gas station, and just prefer the bike boulevard.
I...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
02-27-2008, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,618
+1
The other thing that happens is when I...
+1
The other thing that happens is when I coast, I immediately think I dropped my chain or something and double-check.
I would say for advice and maybe an inexpensive conversion, check out...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-11-2008, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,322
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Forum: General Discussion
02-06-2008, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,994
great to have you. i moved here from dallas in...
great to have you. i moved here from dallas in '05. grew up in lubbock, spent a couple years in dallas, then houston, then back to dallas before finally got smart and moved out here. no plans on...
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Forum: Family Riding
01-27-2008, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,554
I'm a car-free dad of a 3 day old baby girl. ...
I'm a car-free dad of a 3 day old baby girl. Obviously it'll be awhile before we're making any family rides, but I can definitely say that we will be out there as soon as she's able to hold her head...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-27-2008, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,107
I'm going to second the inverse relationship...
I'm going to second the inverse relationship between high quality and low prices. I've been wanting an excuse to go to this place for a while. I don't have any reason to get anything printed, but the...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-15-2007, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,351
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Forum: Route Info
10-25-2007, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,303
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Forum: Route Info
10-24-2007, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,303
I ride this just about everyday.
My ride...
I ride this just about everyday.
My ride takes me past Reed on Woodstock to 28th to Bybee. Then depending on traffic on at the lights I usually turn south on 18th, as that's where the bike lane...
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Forum: Route Info
09-27-2007, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,631
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Forum: Report your Close Calls
09-26-2007, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,374
Way to go on sticking with it.
I've had a...
Way to go on sticking with it.
I've had a couple of close calls in the past week or so too. I think the key really is to get back on the bike. It sounds cheesy, but it's true.
Stay safe.
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