A week after they published a story about the Sullivan’s Gulch Trail gaining steam, the Oregonian has written yet another pro-bike editorial.
In today’s issue (also, don’t miss the Mia Birk profile on the front page), the Oregonian admits that their “snide and snarky” comments about the Eastbank Esplanade back in 2001 were wrong.
The beauty of Portland, the variety of the Willamette River bridges and the joy of riding a bike – all will come together on Sunday, Aug. 12, at the 12th annual Providence Bridge Pedal. This is the one opportunity each year to join your family, friends and neighbors in bicycling across all 10 bridges, including the top decks of the Marquam and Fremont bridges.
Presented by The Oregonian, Providence Bridge Pedal has earned the newspaper’s description as “perfectly Portland!”
Bikers and walkers alike are welcome to join in the fun. Bicyclists can choose from three different routes: 10 bridges (36 miles), eight bridges (24 miles) and six bridges (14 miles). Meanwhile, walkers can participate in Providence Bridge Stride, a five-mile walk that crosses the Fremont and Steel bridges.
Registration has become even more convenient this year. Given last summer’s enthusiastic response to having registration and materials available at New Seasons Markets, we have added REI stores, River City Bicycles and Weir’s Cyclery to the options.
Again this year The Bite of Oregon will host our finish line festivities with plenty of good food and entertainment. And, once again, we will offer a drawing with great prizes. The grand prize is a Bike Friday tikit bicycle, built in Oregon and considered the world’s best folding bike. Four other lucky winners will receive $250 Starbucks gift cards.
The sun didn’t come out much yesterday, but that didn’t stop us from having fun on the Hottest Day of the Year Ride.
It was great to see many kids and families on the ride. At one point, my and my girls were in a group with about six other parents pulling kids in trailers and tag-along bikes.
Stolen from my apartment’s laundry room. From the mid-60s, beige handle bars, 3 speed on right handle bar. back break on pedal + front brake on left side handlebar, blue + white seat with small wear at back showing black underneath
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2001 green trek 520.lowrider racks in front, rack on back, slightly torn womens saddle, white sticker on down tube, black fenders, blue bag under saddle, seat post mount for a trailer, mavic replacement rim on back wheel.
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fat tire farm sticker on downtube, roubaix 52 sticker on stem
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off road bike 21 speed real nice looking, frame is not too big or too small,
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Mostly white cyclocross bike with custom wheels and custom handlebar and custom seatpost and seat, 2005 model and in great condition!
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I usually don’t share product news, but you know I have a weak spot for all things Dutch.
Here’s an exclusive look at Vancouver BC-based Jorg&Olif’s brand new “Scout” (it’s not set for full public release until August 10th):
Business is good for Karen Stiles who owns Waterfront Bicycle Rentals on the RiverPlace Esplanade just south of the Hawthorne Bridge. Part of the reason is because the popular Willamette Greenway Trail is all that separates her storefront from the river.
The trail is listed on maps as a multi-use path that is open to bicycles.
However, since the beginning of June, owners of condominiums located above Stiles’ business have pressured the Portland Parks Bureau (they manage the trail) to do something about bicyclists who ride too fast on the trail and put residents, strolling tourists, and diners in danger.
Yes we are going to Rock n Roll on this exploration into the unknown depths of Hillsboro and Oregon’s geology. I say “exploration” because even I have not ventured where we will go – but hey we’ve got maps, we are taking the MAX most the way to and fro, and we will have a resident zoobomb geology professor with us on our journey. I doubt this will turn into the 24-hour sushi ride of Pedalpalooza – but who knows if we will come back the same as we left?!
Miles – not sure – but MAX will take many miles away from us (and hills!)
Length: Half day adventure!
Note: If you’ve never taken your bike on the MAX, no worries, we’ll teach you how
The details: We are visiting the Rice NW Museum of Rocks & Minerals (Bring $5 for admission). We’ll take the MAX train from Chinatown to Hillsboro, ride to the museum and back to MAX with a detour in downtown Hillsboro where we will hunt down the famous A & W family sculptures! Eat a late breakfast or early lite lunch, and bring a picnic item to share – we will picnic at the Museum’s grounds once we arrive.
Cost: $5 Museum admission/ plus $2 for each way on MAX (Total $9), Bring picnic lunch item to share.
Contact: Carye Bye, bathtublady[at]gmail, Bathtub Art Museum, 503-248-4454
Japanese American Historical Plaza, NW Couch & Naito Pkway (Waterfront)
Sunday August 5, 2007
11:15 am (Arrive promptly, we’ll leave 10 min later to catch the MAX, if you are late, meet us at Chinatown MAX station for the 11:35 train – or get on early on the east side -if you board early, make sure to check in ahead of time or call so you know what stop to get off on!)
When: Sunday, 8/5/2007, 11:15 AM
Event Location: Japanese American Historical Plaza, NW Couch & Naito Pkway (Waterfront)
Contact: Carye Bye
Contact E-Mail: bathtublady@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 503-248-4454
Group(s) stay together for the duration of the ride
I-5 Columbia River Crossing
Help Decide Your Future Ride!
Do you drive, walk, bike, or ride the bus across the I-5 bridge? Talk with us
Join us for a casual conversation about proposals to improve Interstate 5 and public transit between Vancouver and Portland. We’ll bring lemonade, maps, and the latest information about alternatives under analysis.
Drop in anytime during these informal sessions.
Sponsored By Submitter/Independent Organizer
When: Saturday, 8/4/2007, 09:00 AM
Event Location: Vancouver Farmers Market @ Esther Short Park, W. Esther St. and 8th St., Vancouver, WA
Directions: Google Map To Vancouver Farmers Market @ Esther Short Park, W. Esther St. and 8th St., Vancouver, WA
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Website: http://www.columbiarivercrossing.org/