You’ll be seeing more of these downtown soon.
(Photo: PDX Pedicabs)
(Photo: PDX Pedicabs)
Year: 2007
Oregonian opines on “Cycling’s Gender Gap”
Today’s editorial features a
photo of a female cyclist.
photo of a female cyclist.
Less than one week ago, the Oregonian surprised local bike advocates when they published a forceful editorial in support of stiffer penalties for motor vehicle operators who hit bicyclists.
Today, they continue to show their support for two-wheeled transportation with an editorial that reads like it could have been written by PDOT themselves.
Vatican offers commandments for “transgressions” behind the wheel
The Vatican has seen the light.
(Photo: Corydora on Flickr)
(Photo: Corydora on Flickr)
Citing the world’s 1.2 million annual traffic deaths, the Vatican has issued a document titled, “Guidelines for the Pastoral Care of the Road,” that addresses the “consequence of trangressions and negligence” behind the wheel and offers solutions via a ‘Drivers 10 Commandments’.
Here is an excerpt from the AP story:
“The Vatican on Tuesday issued a set of “Ten Commandments” for drivers, telling motorists not to kill, not to drink and drive, and to help fellow travelers in case of accidents…It warned about the effects of road rage, saying driving can bring out “primitive” behavior in motorists, including “impoliteness, rude gestures, cursing, blasphemy, loss of sense of responsibility or deliberate infringement of the highway code.”
Pedalpalooza Day 13: Rides and Reports
In case you’ve missed any of the Pedalpalooza action, check the ride reports and links to photos by browsing the posts on my Pedalpalooza 2007 Page.
Here’s what’s in store for today (schedule after the jump)…
Try bike polo today at PSU.
(File photo)
(File photo)
Racing across America on a singlespeed
John Spurgeon
(Photo: John Spurgeon)
(Photo: John Spurgeon)
Imagine racing a bike for over 3,000 miles and up 100,000 feet of climbing in just under 12 days.
Sounds grueling right? Now imagine doing that on a singlespeed.
Hillsboro resident John Spurgeon is competing in the Race Across America (RAAM) with one goal and one gear. He left Oceanside, California on June 10 and is now somewhere near Greenville Illinois.
He has ridden over 2,000 miles and he and his crew hope to finish in Atlantic City, New Jersey in the next few days.
Spurgeon is no stranger to challenges. Last year he became the first person to ever complete the 538 mile Race Across Oregon on a fixed gear (that event has 40,000 feet of climbing).
For RAAM, Spurgeon spared his knees and opted for a freewheel, but his feat is nonetheless impressive.
Bike to Skate
@ 915 SE Hawthorne (Lucky Lab)
7:30pm, We ride to Oaks Park at 8:45
Jam Skating, Hip Hop music, fast skating possible,beginners are welcome. Also fun to see what’s possible on skates. Lessons available. Adults only. Awesome workout.
Jeff Bernards, Ytamer at aol daht comm, 503-774-5659
Two-wheeled Comedy Contest
@ se 17th & se taylor st (Colonel Summers Park)
A guy walks into a bar with his bicycle…
I’m sure you can do better. So show your stuff and bring roaring laughter to the crowd. Prizes for the top jokes or skits. Jokes must be bicycle related – of course
Aaron, aaron at yourbbodypower daht oh are gee, www.yourbodypower.org
Bar-Hoppin’ Bicycle Birthday Bash
@ 2622 SE Belmont (The Vern)
Show up at 7pm and we’ll leave soon thereafterward
A tour of the some of the seedier dive bars of the area and quite possibly some strip clubs. Rowdy cycling and beer drinking. Helmets encouraged
Martie McQuain, 971-227-4436
Community Cycling Center Volunteer Night
@ 1700 NE Alberta St. (The Community Cycling Center)
Joining us at our Drop-In Volunteer Nights is an easy and fun way to help out the Community Cycling Center. As a group, we work on a variety of projects benefiting the organization, from cleaning, repairing and recycling bikes to transporting and organizing bikes and supplies. All volunteers are welcome. No skills are necessary. We’ll find a volunteer project that will fit your skills and interests.
Neal Armstrong, Volunteer at CommunityCyclingCenter daht oh are gee, www.CommunityCyclingCenter.org/, 503-546-8864
Beginning Women Cyclists Clinic
@ 5329 NE Sandy Blvd (Hollywood Bike Gallery)
Why learn the hard way? In this clinic we provide you the basics and plenty of tips that will make you feel a seasoned cyclist in no time flat.
Bike Gallery, amy at bikegallery daht comm, www.bikegallery.com/, 503-281-9800
Pedal Potluck Picnic
@ 1500 NE Alberta (Alberta Co-op)
What’s better than riding bikes on a summer evening and having a picnic afterwards? The ride will be a casual one traversing approx. 3-5 miles and end in a mystery public “park” setting. The catch is the �park� will be a lesser-known and/or out of the way spot. Picnic will be potluck style, so please bring food and drink to share (preferably vegetarian/vegan). We’ll also stop at a grocery store.
Shawn Granton, urbanadventureleague at scribble daht comm, urbanadventureleague.blogspot.com, P.O. Box 14185, Portland OR 97293
Beginner Bike Polo at PSU
@ SW Broadway & SW College St. (PSU Tennis Courts)
6:00pm – 8:30pm
You know you wanna try it… Come learn to play Bike Polo! We provide the bikes, mallets, and instruction. All you need to bring is your moxie (and close-toed shoes). If you like bikes and you like fun, you’re gonna be hooked. Open to all. Beginners especially welcome. See you on the court…
Ian @ PSU Bike Co-op, bikeshop at pdx daht eedee you, PSU Bicycle Cooperative, 503-725-9006