In case you’re still searching for the perfect gift for the bike lover in your life, here are some awesome, locally-made, bikey gift ideas.
BikePortland.org Postcard Set
Spread the beauty of bikes in Portland with one of my postcard sets. Each set comes with five postcards that have been printed on high-quality, 4X6 card stock. I tie each set with an old innertube and include a free, “If you were riding, you’d be happy by now.” sticker. These cards are great for correspondence or for framing and your purchase helps support BikePortland.org. Just $5 (free shipping) in the BikePortland Store.
Shaun Deller “Recyclist” cap
Shaun Deller is so-hot-right-now. Everybody is talking about this guy’s hats
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 to grab their bikes and dance.
One such group is the Vancouver BC-based B:C:Clettes.
I saw them for the first time at the recent Sprockettes Invitational and came away a believer. Now Momentum Magazine (highly recommended), has given them their due and put them on the cover of their current issue.
Jeff Bernards’ “Get Lit” program continues to inspire other cities to give out free lights to cyclists.
A few weeks ago, I shared the news that a similar program has cropped up in Missoula, Montana. Now, the Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates (SABA) have adopted a similar program they call “Light on!”
Here’s more from the Sacramento Bee newspaper:
“To promote safe cycling, a handful of volunteers with the Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates stood at 21st and K streets to flag down cyclists without lights and hand out the battery-operated lights…SABA modeled its giveaway program after a similar one in Portland, Ore., which has distributed more than 1,500 light sets, SABA organizers say.”
Small dent on the top bar of the bike. Front and back racks. Tire pump was attached, as well as an odometer, side mirror, and light.
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it is a red bike 26inch wheel
it has a different bolt on the left crank
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has very bad brakes and does not shift very well. has platform pedals but eggbeater click-ins
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Looks pretty new. Abandoned at house near SE 50th and Division. Tell us what type of air valves caps it has and we will gladly return it!
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Wendy Williams — of the River City Bicycles cyclocross team — has won the women’s Masters 35-39 National Championship title at Cyclocross Nationals held today in Providence, Rhode Island.
This caps an exceptional year for Williams, who has ridden consistently at the top of the pack throughout the cyclocross season. She finished 1st or 2nd in each of the six Cross Crusade series races and finished 2nd overall, close behind former U.S. World’s team member and fellow Portlander, Rhonda Mazza.
Williams, who is also a River City employee, follows in the footsteps of Shannon Skerritt, who won the Men’s Masters National Championship title last year.
Nice work Wendy…I look forward to seeing the trophy next time I’m in the shop!
[I’ll post an update on other Portlanders at Cyclocross Nationals once results are available. The event runs from today through Sunday.]
Ever wanted to get up to Seattle with your bike? Everyone knows about Amtrak, but trains are slow and why not try something new?
Jacob Rosenblum recently told me about his new service called Shared Route — a “biodiesel passenger shuttle between Portland, Olympia, and Seattle” which was covered in the Willamette Week a few weeks ago.
[*Update: Please read this comment for my mea culpa on this post.]
As I first reported over a year ago, retail giant IKEA will soon have a Portland location.
I’m already looking forward to their tasty Swedish meatballs, lingonberry jam, and 75 bike racks they plan to install, but now comes word that their UK division has given out 9,000 folding bikes to their employees.
The BTA is busily working on plans for their big Alice B. Toeclips Awards party and auction. Last year, the formal event — which is the BTA’s big annual fundraiser — packed the Oregon Convention with a who’s-who of Portland’s bike scene.
This year’s event will have an Amsterdam theme and they’ve already secured a bakfiets cargo bike as one of the auction items (courtesy of Clever Cycles). Here’s more from the BTA blog: