(The following guest editorial was written by Beth Hamon.)
Beth in October 2005
(Photo: Jonathan Maus)
(Photo: Jonathan Maus)
In Portland, we recently saw the 12th running of Bridge Pedal, the second-largest community bike ride in the country.
Bridge Pedal has long touted itself as an important “doorway in” for new bicycle riders, and a part of Portland’s much-hyped “bike culture”. These claims, plus my experiences working at a bike shop that sees more than its share of poor people, have led me to ponder about bike culture.
Here are my thoughts, in no particular order:
