Forum: Route Info
10-20-2008, 10:06 AM
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Flattest low-traffic route NE to SE
For any of you who have ever struggled with a trailer between SE Division and Burnside, or Portland to Woodstock, here is my favorite route. It's as flat as possible with the exception of the climb...
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Forum: Ride/Event Announcements
10-19-2008, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,020
2nd Annual Fruit Loop Ride
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2402/2220415271_9c1394acf6.jpg?v=0
Fruit Loop ride -full details (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ExchangeCycleTours/message/764)
What is better than heirloom apples,...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-27-2008, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 848
Support the Springwater Corridor
Please see the reminder notice for the Springwater Corridor and Boring Station Trailhead Park meeting scheduled for September 3, 2008 (http://www.yourbodypower.org/springwater_announcement.pdf).
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Forum: Ride/Event Announcements
07-02-2008, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 880
Exchange Cycle Tours camping trip
Exchange Cycle Tours Presents: Bike Camping!
This upcoming weekend is the Fourth of July, and in accordance with the long weekend, ECT is taking a long trip up the Clackamas!
This...
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Forum: Route Info
05-15-2008, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,871
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Forum: Route Info
05-15-2008, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,911
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Forum: Route Info
05-15-2008, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,998
Portland to Tanasbourne
try this route from portland to 185th then follow others' routes up to PCC
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Tanasbourne-to-Portland138699
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Forum: Route Info
05-15-2008, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,871
Virtual Tour update for Tanasbourne to Portland
Thanks a lot for this awesome connection. This makes the Virtual Tour for Tanasbourne to Portland much better.
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Tanasbourne-to-Portland138699
I welcome your...
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Forum: Ride/Event Announcements
05-15-2008, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 826
Carrie's Bike n Hike Saturday May 17th
Who said you have to drive to the trail head? Strap you day pack to your rack cuz we're going hiking!
Join us as we bike out to Latourell Falls in the Gorge, then go on a beautiful 2 mile hike,...
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Forum: Ride/Event Announcements
05-15-2008, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,036
ride leader -I can help
If you haven't found a ride leader, let me know. I've led bike rides through Shift and Exchange Cycle Tours.
Do you have a route yet?
How many people (approx) do you expect?
email please to ...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-11-2008, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,052
Bike missing from Filmed by Bike is safe
Hello;
Your bike was locked to the temporary bike racks for Filmed by Bike tonight. The racks had to be removed and I didn't feel comfortable leaving the bike locked only to itself. Therefore I...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-14-2007, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,885
Brand New Invention
Just released is my submittal for the Google/Specialized 'Innovate or Die' contest.
This is a one of a kind bicycle-powered revolution.
Check it out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpiwDQr7OTs
I...
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Forum: Ride/Event Announcements
09-25-2007, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 911
ECT -Forest Park Ride - 9/30/07
ECT will be enjoying the peace and solitude of Forest Park on Sunday.
This is a closed biking/hiking trail right in your backyard. The road
surface is gravel which transitions to dirt towards the...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-16-2007, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,596
Corrections
You have all brought up some good points. So here is an addendum to the origional post. I believe that it was a mistake to use the term 'eliminate' since nothing is concrete. Bicycle use does not...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-11-2007, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,596
Which is better - meat free or car free?
So a discussion came up with a few friends regarding what helps the planet more, car-freedom or a meat-free diet.
So this is a discussion comparing the effects of auto use and a meat-free diet. I...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-11-2007, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,382
workaround
A great and legal (check on this) solution is to turn right or left onto the sidewalk and ride down the sidewalk to the next intersection or driveway. Then travel across the street just as if you...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-11-2007, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,382
Quick workaround
Here is a great and legal (check first) alternative to sitting at unresponsive lights. First you make a right turn (or left turn onto the sidewalk. Ride down the sidewalk to the next intersection...
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Forum: Bikepool Connections
09-05-2007, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,565
Fellow Woodstock commuter
Kenny;
What time do you leave for work? I live just south of Woodstock and ride to the SW Max stop. We could go to downtown together.
I ride a junkie lookin cannondale with a super-big blue...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
04-07-2007, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,207
Kind soul offers free bike repair
While riding down SE Ogden I came across a sign "Free Bike repair on Sundays"
Just like Exchange Cycle Tours (http://www.exchangecycletours.org) has been offering free repair clinics on Saturday,...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-05-2007, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,049
Great experiences on today's ride
I thought I'd share just what makes me love Portland.
On my way to work this morning, one of the Shift folks was behind me at the light, and he mentioned that Fred Meyer has spoke lights on sale. ...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-27-2007, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,097
Be a Part of EarthDay
Hey bikey folks, we're going to need plenty of volunteers for both ride leaders to Woodlawn park as well as bike
parking diplomats. If you want to help out all the shiny happy bikers (holding ...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-27-2007, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,775
40 minute traffic
I can give you lots of reasons.
Driving costs $.50 per mile ($20/day to the beav) to drive (AAA).
Drivers inhale 3 times more pollution than cyclists (transalt.org)
numerous health effects from...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-03-2007, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,131
Sharrows Good, Bad, Ugly?
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/27/47461236_aad42e5f11_m.jpg
Hey folks;
Here's an interesting article on sharrows.
http://www.svbcbikes.org/crank/nov-dec-04/sharrows.php
The author...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-03-2007, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,235
Sharrows Good, Bad, Ugly?
Hey folks;
Here's an interesting article on sharrows.
http://www.svbcbikes.org/crank/nov-dec-04/sharrows.php
The author concludes that,
"for the time being the symbols can charitably be ...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-17-2007, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,177
interested
I would be very interested. However it should be known that there is currently bus service btwn Portland and Tillamook.
http://www.tillamookbus.com/route-schedules.html#portland
There's also...
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