21 speed, gel seat, red repair kit on back of seat, perfect size for 5’5 woman. …
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Month: September 2006
Links of the week: 9-22-06
Every week I come across a lot of cool bike stuff that either doesn’t quite warrant a full story, or that I just don’t have time to get to. I hope to make this a regular Friday feature.
— The Portland Water Bureau is feeling the bike love. They’ve just announced a new employee bike program and earlier this year they hosted two rides through their facilities; Cycle the Well Field and a ride through the Bull Run Watershed (which was so popular they turned people away!). [Thanks to Jessica Roberts for the tip.]
— In case you missed it, I interviewed U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer over on ISharetheRoad.com.
— There’s a new transportation oriented blog in Portland. PDX Transit (not to be confused with Portland Transport) is devoted to “Transit, commuting, and mobility in the Portland Oregon Metropolitan vicinity.”
First look at Electra’s new “Amsterdam” bike
I usually wouldn’t post about a bike that has no connection to Portland and that I haven’t even ridden yet…but the new “Amsterdam” bike from Electra could make a serious run at being the perfect Portland bicycle. I’m also excited about this bike because it’s looks to be the first time a euro-stylish city bike has been offered by a major U.S. company.
Here’s the exclusive photo (it’s not even on their website yet):
Stolen Univega Unknown
Its made for someone who is shorter, I’m 5’6.” There is a “Community Cycling Center” sticker on it. Has a rear fender, but is missing rear reflector light. Does have rear battery powered red light.
Erik Tonkin on cyclocross training
[Editor’s note: This is the first contribution from local cyclocross racer and co-owner of Sellwood Cycle, Erik Tonkin (it was actually written a few weeks ago). Stay tuned for more articles and race recaps from him throughout the season.]
[Erik Tonkin]
These days it seems like the cyclocross season never ends. As crazy as it sounds, I was getting phone calls and emails as early as last March about the ‘cross clinics! “Are you gonna do ‘em again? When do they start? And so on. Everybody can’t wait for cyclocross. Well, the wait is over. Now really is the time for ‘cross, and once again the Alpenrose ‘Cross Clinics have kicked off the season.
Now is the time to lay the groundwork for cyclocross. If you want to work on your running, now is the time. If you want to get some base miles for a heavy race season, now is your last chance. Most important, if you want to work on your ‘cross specific skills, then start now! (Editor’s note: Erik wrote this a few weeks ago, but I am just publishing it now).
Same roads, same rights, same access to fast food?
According to Oregon law, bicycles have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles. So why do some fast-food joints refuse to serve cyclists at drive-thru windows?
I just received this story from a reader was recently left hungry and foodless because he was on a bike:
Cyclocross season is upon us!
[Kids love mud and bikes.]
Last year, Portland’s cyclocross scene was one of the biggest in the country. At one Cross Crusade event (Alpenrose) there were 760 competitors, making it the largest event of its kind in the history of U.S. cross racing.
What’s not to like? Whether you watch or ride, it’s really just a big excuse to have fun on bikes.
Here are some signs that cross season is coming:
PDC works on bike industry, sets sights on Vegas
[PDC’s Jennifer Nolfi]
Ever since City Council passed a bicycle-related industry resolution back in July, the Portland Development Commission (PDC) has been working behind the scenes to add some teeth to the effort.
The PDC has designated Jennifer Nolfi as their official liasion to the bicycle industry. She will travel to Las Vegas next week to attend the Interbike bicycle industry trade show and attempt to recruit new bike companies to Portland.
Last month I attended a meeting to learn about the PDC’s role in promoting Portland bicycle industry and their plans to move the effort forward. At the table was Nolfi and reps from the City of Portland, Alta Planning, and Commissioner Adams‘ Office.
Stolen Bridgestone Unknown
blue, 52″ bridgestone, cut off handle bars, single speed, red handle bar tape, community cycling center sticker, silver fork, beat-up seat