Forum: Newbie Forum
10-03-2011, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,914
what I've learned..
is to not remove the tube completely from the rim. inflate it to find the leak, and look at the corresponding area where the leak is to find that thorn, shard of glass,etc
But yeah, at $5 a pop...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-22-2010, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,368
Much of it to Rick Baughman, I am sure
When he sold a chunk of the events he promoted to Good Sports Productions, he kept BridgePedal for himself. IF this isn't true, I hope someone corrects me.
15,000 riders at $35 a pop is quite a bit...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-22-2010, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 18,626
Perhaps a North Portland forum?
We seem to have beaucoup of commuter cyclists up here, but once we get home, that it.
Perhaps a forum to encourage more spontanious fun, more peninsula specific events. Just a suggestion...
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Forum: Route Info
05-14-2010, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,964
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Forum: General Discussion
05-03-2010, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,110
Jimi Hardin/ St Johns Parade
Jimi is the drummer in question, and while he now has an indoor place to practice, he still plans on coming out to the Portland Rd entrance to Smith and Bybee Lakes this summer. I know Jimi through...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-02-2010, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,007
How soon we forget.
I can't buy that line. While there were no doubt some 'anarchists' in the ranks, a good many of regular participants were pretty mainstream. CM was a social event. Being a cyclist in Portland was no...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-27-2010, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,007
CM was fun for some,but not all.
the constant police pressure and expensive tickets were certainly a large part of the equation. And many of the cops there were certainly aggressive and enjoyed using force. But when CM first arrived...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-30-2009, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,184
Emergency lighting
My helmet mounted Planet Bike flashy blinky LED light went out one dark night. As luck would have it, I had in my pocket a cheap 2 for $3.99 harbor freight 9 LED lights. And since I ALWAYS keep a...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-21-2009, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 588
Bicycle Master Plan
So the draft of the Bicycle Master Plan is out. It will be going to Planning soon, and then on to Council. Have you read it and understand the implications? What will it mean to us as cyclists in...
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Forum: Route Info
10-02-2009, 05:56 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,462
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Forum: General Discussion
08-14-2009, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,507
Lance was right..its not about the bike...
When I started commuting, a 15 mile adventure between outer SE and industrial NW, it took me about and hour and a half to get home. I made it an internal competion, trying to cut my time. I usually...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-01-2009, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,112
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Forum: General Discussion
07-10-2009, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,539
OK.. my dream..
the Esplanade and Waterfront Park become the hub of many trails leading into the City. From North Portland, Sullivans Gulch, West Hills,Sellwood, wherever. The outer 40 mile loop connecting with all...
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Forum: Newbie Forum
07-01-2009, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,177
be sure to check out the resource links on...
be sure to check out the resource links on BikePortlands main site to find local resources that fit with the kind of riding and activities you like to do. This is at the top of the page of BP....
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Forum: General Discussion
07-01-2009, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 889
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Forum: General Discussion
07-01-2009, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,060
Ever consider a lawsuit?
Oregon statue has specific requirements for providing bike/ped facilities when road construction occurs. Of course, if nobody challenges a City, they often do as they please. A lawsuit, or threat of...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-14-2009, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 766
but be careful in the rain...
yesterday, a woman either had a collision or fell at Albina and Rosa Parks. It was raining hard and when I came on the scene, medics were attending her and police had traffic diverted. A pickup with...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-12-2009, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 783
Note that its an affluent community...
complete with $40K per space parking. Now look at many high density low income developments in and around Portland and see what their lot is. No stores close by, frequently on high volume...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-04-2009, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,115
its your money.
There are some incredibly small and very good quality speakers available for only a little bit.. ( $15 to $30) and,depending on bike and mechanical skills,it would be easy to set up something you...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-30-2009, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,115
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Forum: General Discussion
04-22-2009, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,958
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Forum: General Discussion
03-26-2009, 05:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 899
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Forum: General Discussion
03-25-2009, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,660
Careful there, fella...
Conrad, I have to caution you not to shoot your toe off with that there blunderbuss.
These folks you have put up as stool pigeons or lackys of the evil CRC are chosen to represent their...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-23-2009, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 989
bike forums.
http://www.bikeforums.net/
i avoid Craigslist bike discussions as they are usually just a pissing match
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Forum: General Discussion
03-23-2009, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 566
Washington DC by bike..
I know Earl does it. He's a Congressman, who lives there. I haven't a clue.
So, my comfort zone is PDX. My wife and I are discussing a DC trip this spring, and my inclination is to eschew transit...
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