npGreenway, a group of trail advocates working to create a riverfront trail that would connect the Eastbank Esplanade to the St. Johns Bridge, has sent out an urgent call to action.
Month: March 2007
Stolen Cannondale unknown
Carbon fiber road bike with touring handlebar wrapped in faded grip tape, simple black water bottle holder.
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Trek Pres plugs Portland, prods industry to do more
A few weeks ago, I reported on a presentation that Trek Bicycles President John Burke gave at the National Bike Summit.
John Burke (R) with Bike Gallery owner
and tireless bicycle advocate Jay Graves.
File photo from National Bike Summit, 3/15/07
and tireless bicycle advocate Jay Graves.
File photo from National Bike Summit, 3/15/07
It was a preview of a presentation he gave just a few days ago at the Taipei Cycle Show. Borrowing in style and tone from Al Gore in his heralded Inconvenient Truth slideshow, Burke waves a warning flag to America’s bicycle industry.
He says that global trends in obesity, urbanization, pollution, and congestion pose major challenges that can be solved by the industry if more action and resources are directed to bicycle advocacy instead of product development and marketing.
Exclusive audio: Bike Commuter Act press conference
I know this isn’t exactly breaking news, but thought I’d share a recording I made at the recent National Bike Summit.
Bicycle barometer effort picks up steam
Michael Downes hopes to bring
a “bicycle barometer” to Portland.
a “bicycle barometer” to Portland.
Michael Downes is relatively new to Portland but he has wasted no time in getting involved with the bike community.
After reading an article about a bicycle barometer in Italy, Downes thought it would be a perfect fit for Portland and now he has set off to make it happen.
He has started a blog for the project and he came to a recent Shift meeting to share his ideas and get feedback.
Framebuilders forming new association
New logo of the OBCA
A group of Portland framebuilders are in the early stages of forming the Oregon Bicycle Constructors Association (OBCA).
The effort is being led by veteran framebuilder Andy Newlands of Strawberry Cyclesport and Natalie and Austin Ramsland of Sweetpea Bicycles.
Help lead a "citywide bike parade" on Earth Day
Bike to Earth Day Map
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The Community Exchange Cycle Touring Club and Bike School is organizing the special BikeEarthDay portion of this year’s Earth Day celebration and they need your help to make it happen.
They’re organizing guided bike rides from 16 different starting points that will converge on Woodlawn Park in northeast Portland on April 21st.
They’re calling it a “citywide bicycle parade for BikeEarthDay2007”.
Stolen Raleigh M50
24 speed Mountain bike with brand new hybrid tires. Apex Fenders front and back, water bottle and holder, attachments on handle bars and seat post for lights, lights were not attached
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Report from Salem: Fixed-gear bill moves forward
Mark Ginsberg and Hazel Gross
arrive at the State Capitol to testify
in support of the fixie bill.
arrive at the State Capitol to testify
in support of the fixie bill.
Senate Bill 729, which intends to clean up Oregon law regarding the brake requirement for bicycles and add an exception for fixed gear bicycles, took a step toward becoming law today.
The bill received a hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee at the state capitol in Salem.
Joining me to testify in support of this bill were bike lawyer Mark Ginsberg, BTA lobbyist Scott Bricker, former bicycle messenger Hazel Gross, and Republican Senator Jason Atkinson.
Stolen mid 1990s Raleigh Road Bike
frame is aqua w/ purple neck. yellow grip tape on bars.
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