Month: May 2007
Opportunities for bike-conscious leaders
In the last few days, I’ve noticed two important positions come up that present great opportunities for bicycle-conscious leaders to play a larger role in the future of Portland.
Survey says Portland has most courteous drivers
According to a survey released today by AutoVantage, Portland motorists are the most courteous in the nation. The survey also found that Portland drivers are least likely to tailgate.
Stolen cannondale f600
Rack on back/composite pedals. Bul horn bars. The color is kind of a metallic tan, but listed by cannondale as silver. bike is about 6 years old and has a head shock (a knob that you tun at the handlebars that switches the shock on and off. Composite pedals can be used with clips or regular.
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Commissioner Adams will visit popular racing venue
at the 2006 Alice Awards.
File photo: 3/4/06
On May 21st, Portland City Commissioner Sam Adams will get a taste of a long-standing institution; bike racing at Portland International Raceway.
The venue has hosted thousands of speeding cyclists for over 30 years. Race promoter Jim Anderson, the man behind the popular Monday Night Racing series put together the visit to introduce Adams to the racing community (and vice versa):
More details on new bike-friendly brew pub
drinks especially for cyclists. Photo: Dat Nguyen
A year ago, I mentioned a new brew pub in the works that planned to cater to “Portland’s two-wheeled cutlure.” Since then, Oregonian reporter John Foyston shared the news that it will be called Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB) (2944 SE Powell Blvd) and it’s expected to open next month.
PDOT announces Bike Master Plan open houses
By now, I hope everyone has at least some idea of what the Bicycle Master Plan is all about.
Whether you’re an expert, or if you’re still in the dark, you don’t want to miss one of these upcoming public forums.
Kryptonite launches marketing campaign in Portland
U-lock maker Kryptonite is looking to gain exposure in Portland.
They’ll help run the bike valet at the upcoming Bicycle Film Festival, which rolls into Portland in September. In advance of that event, spokesperson Donna Tocci says they’ve already put up posters and decals (see samples below) around the city with their latest marketing slogans.
"Bells on Bridges" will make noise for safety
is not enough.
File photo: 11/22/05
With a large increase in bicycle ridership over the years, two-wheeled traffic is beginning to outgrow infrastructure that was once considered adequate. Bike congestion is becoming more common, especially on paths that are popular with pedestrians like; the Eastbank Esplanade, the Waterfront, and especially the Hawthorne Bridge (where stakes are much higher due to speeding auto traffic just inches away).
With this increased traffic, new safety concerns have arisen. You might remember Elly Blue’s editorial on using bike bells and the importance of “passing etiquette”.
Stolen GT 2006 Timberline
The bicycle had a slender mirror on the left, a small pouch under the seat, a broken shifter on the right handlebar. It is a 21 speed drivetrain.
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Stolen K2 Tnine Trailhead
Green 2006 K2 T-nine Trailhead, with hibuscus flowers on fram, with back rack, lights, waterbottle holder, broken speedometer
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