Just a reminder that tomorrow PDOT is hosting a special edition of their monthly Bicycle Master Plan Rides. Last month we rode in the wake of a potential funding cut, but now we ride with renewed confidence on our journey to making Portland a better place for bikes.
Month: June 2007
Sprockettes will tour with New Belgium’s Tour de Fat
Illustration by Shawn Granton
Portland’s beloved mini-bike dance team the Sprockettes, will soon embark on their very first tour. They’ve been tapped by bike-loving brewer New Belgium to perform at four stops on the company’s popular Tour de Fat.
Starting in July, the ladies will board a converted, veggie-oil powered Greyhound bus for their first stop in San Francisco, California. From there, they’ll perform in Truckee, then Seattle, and their last stop will be a special, homecoming performance in Portland on August 18th.
Congrats to the Sprockettes for landing such an awesome gig. Have a great trip and we can’t wait to see you in Portland!
Weekend recap: Ballyhoo and I’m back in the saddle
The Ballyhoo was fun and free!
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This weekend marked the return of my sandals and my Sidis.
On Saturday, I rode the girls to Peninsula Park to partake in Kelly Peach’s four-day Ballyhoo fest. We chilled with friends (old and new) in the gazebo and were treated to a feast of fresh made donuts and pedal-powered strawberry smoothies (compliments of Kyrstin Westwind from Sprocket Smoothies).
Stolen Gary Fisher Tassajara
15.5″ Baby blue Gary Fisher Tassajara with silver tribal-stlye writing. Brand new slick treds. Double-sided, weighted, clip and grip pedals. Shimano gears and breaks.
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Stolen Trek Mountain Track
Mid 90s Trek Mountain Track bike. Converted to a commuter with slick tires and a seat-post mounted fender. Small size (15 inch probably), and 6-7 speed in rear. Shimano components
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Bee blamed in Vancouver fatality
On Friday night in Vancouver, Washington, a teenager struck and killed a cyclist with his car. The driver claims he was distracted when a bee entered his vehicle.
Here’s an excerpt from the KOMO-TV news report:
Pedicab operator ousted from Waterfront Park
Casey Martell, owner of
Rose Pedal Pedicabs.
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Rose Pedal Pedicabs.
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Every year since 2003 Casey Martell of Portland Rose Pedals Pedicab has given rides to weary Waterfront Village attendees. This year was no different, until Thursday afternoon.
That’s when Martell says he was approached by Rose Festival security personnel and told he must leave the park once the Waterfront Village carnival began.
According to Martell, the security guard said he was not welcome because he’s not a registered vendor (even though Martell was not even in the actual Village). Martell tried to explain that he doesn’t need a vendor license to ride around Waterfront Park because he doesn’t sell anything (he only accepts donations). Unfortunately, says Martell, the security person would “not listen” to him and quickly spread the word to the cops.
Stolen Trek 69er
Single speed trek with 26″ rear wheel and 29″ front wheel. Cool brownish copper color with custom Maverick fork.
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Stolen specialized stumpjumper
2007 specialized stumpjumper, all black with white specialized decal, nobby tires that say specialized. Wireless cateye spedometer, Fox front shock, Carbon fiber cane creek neck. Gold SBC Pedals. Very nice bike
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Stolen Marin Redwood
Stolen at the Saturday’s Market on June 2nd between the times of 10:35am – 11:35am. Locked up on SW First Avenue with a trek bike.
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Stolen Lemond Versailles
Frame: Sloping geometry True Temper steel spine/OCLV 120 GSM carbon cockpit
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra components
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
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Stolen Fuji Finest
A pretty red and black road bike with red striped tires.
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