April 2007 Archives

Helmet program gets boost from bike shop

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

Hundreds of helmets were
given away at last year’s
Earth Day Celebration.
File photo: 4/22/06

Jeff Bernards, the man who has helped hundreds of Portland cyclists “Get Lit“, also likes to see them wearing helmets.

Last year he secured a seed grant from ODOT that enabled him to give out 550 helmets at two community events, and according to Jeff, half of those went to first-time helmet users.

The program was so successful, the seed money quickly dried up. But now, thanks to a generous donation from Jay Graves and the Bike Gallery, Jeff says he’ll once again provide low-cost ($10) helmets at the upcoming Earth Day Celebration.

Now that I’ve been at this for a while, it’s fun to take a look back at stories from the past. One year ago today I brought you the inspiring story of Mike Reuter.

North Portland Bikeworks, a non-profit, neighborhood bike shop located on Mississippi Street, wants to expand their long-running, free Repair Night program.

Story on Bike Beats in
this month’s St. Johns Sentinel.
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It has been nearly two months since I asked for your input on neighborhood bike patrols* and an update is long overdue.

Some of you might have noticed recent stories in the Portland Tribune and in this month’s St. John’s Sentinel.

Black, silver, 26 inch tires, front and back luggage racks, elegant

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Euro trade mag features BikePortland comments

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The current issue of Bike Biz magazine features comments from BikePortland readers. The focus of the piece is a report on John Burke’s presentation at the National Bike Summit, which sparked a discussion about Trek’s position in the industry and their role (or lack thereof) in advocacy.

Bike Biz published comments from nine BikePortland readers and devoted an entire page to the story.

A clunky, heavy cruiser, mysteriously brand-named “the PhysioFit.” Chrome rack on the back tire.

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Speedy cyclists spark concern in Mt. Tabor

Cyclists during a race at Mt. Tabor.
File photo: 5/26/05
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The issue of cyclists going too fast on the popular loop road in Mt. Tabor Park has at least one neighbor concerned about safety. I first heard about this issue on the Portland Mercury Blog last week and have watched as the message has spread.

The Mercury reports that the concern originated from Montavilla Neighborhood resident David Hartsook. Hartsook told his story on a recent KGW television news broadcast, has sent an email to his neighborhood’s Yahoo Group (which someone has just posted in the Portland Bike Forums), and he has emailed me.

Where else can you see grown men dressed as clowns, racing around a mud pit on mini-bikes?
File photo: 4/26/06

Yesterday at the Multnomah Athletic Club, about fifty members of the Portland Ambassadors (a business development organization partnered closely with the Portland Development Commission) attended a forum to learn more about our local bicycle industry. They heard from a broad range of perspectives about how bicycles play an increasingly significant role in our region’s economy.

black with carbon forks, selle royale viper saddle, ambrosio wheels

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Bike/ped institute gets federal seed money

Hollie Lund of the IBPI.
File photo: 4/4/07

The Institute for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation (IBPI), a fledgling research effort within the Oregon Transportation and Research Education Consortium (OTREC) at Portland State University, has received a federal grant to kick start its programs.

The IBPI’s purpose is to,

“Enhance policies, programs, and projects that promote pedestrian and bicycle travel through research, education, and outreach.”

Helmet program gets boost from bike shop

One year ago today: Cyclist initiates motorist citation

NoPo Bikeworks plans benefit to expand program

An update on neighborhood bike patrols

Stolen Beach Cruiser Columbia Huffy Unknown

Euro trade mag features BikePortland comments

Stolen PhysioFit unknown

Speedy cyclists spark concern in Mt. Tabor

The Clown House gears up for the season

Business leaders hear from cycling industry

Stolen Bianchi Camaleonte III

Bike/ped institute gets federal seed money

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With six kids and no car, this mom does it all by bike