2006 Archives

Albright case progresses, decision coming next week

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

[Randy Albright]

The case between TriMet and Randy Albright took a step closer to resolution today. Albright, a reporter from the Oregonian, and lawyers from both sides met this morning in downtown Portland for an arbitration session.

I was subpoenaed by TriMet’s lawyers for my reporting on the case but I could not attend today’s arbitration and I refused to cooperate with a written affidavit or telephone statement as requested by their legal team.

Thankfully, the Oregonian was on the scene and their news blog just published more details from the hearing. Apparently some new evidence emerged:

Rails-to-Trails conference coming to Portland

[Coming to Portland]

It’s not on their website yet and hasn’t been officially announced, but I’ve just heard from a reliable source that the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy will hold their International Trails and Greenspaces Conference in Portland next year on August 7-10th.

Local trail advocates and policymakers from the Portland Parks Bureau plan to form a host committee to ensure a successful event.

Rails-to-Trails is no stranger to Portland. Back in May they put the Springwater Corridor Trail on their cover and made it the focus of a feature article.

Questions surround Portland bike show announcement

Yesterday Lance Camisasca of Interbike responded to the announcement by Messe Friedrichshafen (organizers of the Eurobike trade show) to hold a new, rival trade show in Portland. In an official statement, Camisasca questioned the capacity of the Oregon Convention Center to hold a show that would be large enough to be successful:

“”The OCC’s main room has 255,000 gross square feet. However this gross space will likely only yield a net occupied total of 127,500 square feet.

No matter how you do the math, this event will likely be roughly one third the size of Interbike, even if it sells out.”

[Cyclocross pioneer and
bike fit specialist
Michael Sylvester]

Michael Sylvester has a unique perspective on the Portland cyclocross scene. He was around at the beginning.

Sylvester, along with a small handful of intrepid cyclocross pioneers established the first race series in Portland back in 1985. Yes, that’s over two decades before the Cross Crusade came onto the scene as the world’s largest and put Portland on the map as ground zero for U.S. cyclocross.

Sylvester, a Portland native who at age 49 has never owned a car, started his athletic career as a self-described, “possessed” runner. He was a cross-country standout at Mt. Hood Community College, where he once ran the Sauvie Island Marathon in 2:32:04, more than six minutes ahead of second place and just four minutes off an Olympic-caliber pace.

[Can it replace a Burley?]

SW Portland-based Showers Pass Clothing (4860 SW Scholls Ferry Rd.) has just released a new jacket that they tout as being the solution to the discontinued Burley Rock Point rain jacket. According to the official press release, “the new Showers Pass Touring Jacket has more features at a lower price than the Rock Point.”

As most of you already know, back in early September Burley Design Cooperative in Eugene underwent massive changes. They eliminated 39 jobs, got a new owner, and refocused their business strictly on making their popular trailers.

I know isn’t directly related to Portland, but I’ve been following the local bakfiets and Dutch city bike news lately and I know a lot of Portlanders (including myself) love these things. So here you go.

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Jorg & Olif, the stylish Canadian company who re-brands and modifies authentic Dutch city bikes has just announced that they have established a North American shipping operation. No retail store yet, but at least now you can get the goods without paying the crazy shipping costs.

They’ve even got this handy order guide (links to PDF). And, depending on if you’ve been naughty or nice, Christmas orders are due by November 5th.

The bikes are available in 1, 3, or 8 speeds and range in price from $795 – $1,295 respectively. I guess the Electra Amsterdam has its first direct competitor.

Red on White 2003 Giant Yukon mountain bike. Replaced knobby tires with road tires. Front suspensio…

More Info:http://finetoothcog.com/site/bike_matches/326

I-5 Delta Park Project Open House

Details set for Sprockettes Benefit Party

[The Sprockettes do their thing.]

The Sprockettes—those sexy, synchronized, mini-bike-dancing superstars—have released the official invitation to their big event, The International Bike Dance Off and Benefit Party.

By Elly Blue

The Midnight Mystery Ride was 150 riders strong last month and is well into its second year. Bike Buddy programs are taking off. Last June, there were so many rides during the two and a half weeks of Pedalpalooza that the calendar had to double in size.

We have a wealth of organized group rides in Portland. And you’ll often see pairs or small groups riding around together, going places, or just out for a spin.

But even in Portland, the typical figure on a bike is riding solo.

Silver 2003 Kona Fire Mountain bike, empty bottle holder, small empty clip space for speedometer….

More Info:http://finetoothcog.com/site/bike_matches/325

Albright case progresses, decision coming next week

CCC Benefit Night at Acme

Rails-to-Trails conference coming to Portland

Questions surround Portland bike show announcement

Cyclocross memories and the story of Michael Sylvester

Local company picks up where Burley left off

Jorg & Olif now available in the U.S.

Stolen Giant Yukon

I-5 Delta Park Project Open House

Details set for Sprockettes Benefit Party

Let’s make bicycling more like riding the bus

Stolen Kona Fire Mountain

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