Month: January 2007

What’s tango got to do with bikes?

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Beaverton Traffic Safety Action

[Bill Alsup (when he’s not
tango dancing).]

Plenty…especially if you’re a tango-dancing-bike-lover like Bill Alsup.

I first met Bill at a share the road rally out in Beaverton but I had no idea he was TangoBiker until I heard about an upcoming benefit for the Community Cycling Center. Let me explain…

According to his website, Bill “TangoBiker” Alsup teaches a basic tango dancing class every Sunday night. This Sunday is the 7th anniversary of that class and Bill has decided to turn the class into a special benefit for the CCC. Turns out that Bill’s fellow tango teacher is Gillian Leichtling, who just so happens to be the partner of CCC Executive Director Susan Remmers.

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Meet the BTA’s new Policy Advocate

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Emily Gardner, BTA Policy Advocate

[Emily Gardner is the
BTA’s new Policy Advocate.]

The BTA has hired several new staffers in the last few months, but the one you’ll probably be hearing most about is their new Policy Advocate, Emily Gardner.

Emily comes to this position after former Metro Area Advocate (notice the different title, more on that later) Jessica Roberts recently moved on to work at Alta Planning and Design.

Emily — who has a Master’s Degree in curriculum development and instruction from Michigan State University — is cramming her schedule to get up to speed on the politics, projects, and people that make up Portland’s bike scene.

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Stolen Cannondale F500

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Mountain Bike with slick tires for commuting, removable fender on rear tire, bar ends, bottle cage, Black River City Tool bag under seat. Wood “veneer” detail on crossbar.

More Info on Finetoothcog

Stolen Panasonic Unknown

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My bike was stolen yesterday 1/3/07 between NW 21st and 23rd ave. on Glisan, around 5:00-5:30. It is greenish teal and white with white Panasonic road bike, roughly a 48cm frame with white plastic bar tape, a rear seat post mounted fender that is plastic and says “american waste” on it, no front derailer and 27″ wheels. It also has a Coventry Cycle Works sticker on the bottom of the seat tube. It was a gift from someone I love, so it means something to me. Please tell me if you see it.

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Greenway group completes first vision of new riverfront trail

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[npGreenway’s trail vision.
Download the PDF(329KB).]

npGreenway is a group of advocates working to build a trail that connects Cathedral Park in St. Johns to the terminus of the Eastbank Esplanade at the Steel Bridge. I was at their very first meeting back in November of 2005 and I have been watching their progress ever since.

In an exciting development, they have completed their visioning process and have shared a detailed map of the proposed riverfront trail. Check out the PDF (329KB) to get a sense of what they’re working on.

To stay in touch or get involved with this project, don’t miss their next public meeting on February 15th and check out their website and blog for the latest news and developments.

Bicycle projects get majority of comments for Metro money

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[Proposed route of Sullivan’s Gulch Trail. The project led the way with positive public support in Metro’s MTIP planning process.]

Just noticed that Metro has released the results of the 45-day public comment period on projects hoping to get funding through a big pot of dollars known as MTIP.

The BTA’s Policy Director Scott Bricker — who worked hard to encourage participation in this process — wrote on their blog that bicyclists commented more than any other transportation group.

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The winner of the Electra Amsterdam is…

On test: The Electra Amsterdam

[Have a seat Tim Becker,
it’s all yours!]

Tim Becker of Northeast Portland…come on down…You’re the winner of a brand new Electra Amsterdam!

Tim joins our previous two winners, John Duffy of Vermont and Wesley Robinson of Hillsboro.

A huge thanks to everyone who entered.

Even if you didn’t win, remember that we’re all winners because your participation is a vital in keeping this site alive and I am very grateful for your support. Not only that, but I am keeping all your names on a list for future special offers and perks ;-).

I’m still working out the details of the next raffle so stay tuned for more information.

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From the Archives

The good, the bad, and the ugly on the Oregon Coast Bike Route