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The National Bike Summit is just five weeks away.
The Summit is a four-day, annual event in Washington D.C. that brings together America’s bike leaders to network, learn, and most importantly, to ask members of Congress to consider bicycles in their decisions.
Bicycle industry market research firm, Boulder Sports Research has announced their 2007 Top 100 Bike Shops.
Out of 5100 shops nationwide, Portland’s very own River City Bicycles and Bike Gallery were named to the list.
Back in November, I got an email from City of Salem project coordinator David Skilton. He wanted to share news that they’re converting an old railroad bridge on the Willamette to a bicycle and pedestrian-only crossing.
The Salem project sounds exciting. It’s got federal funding, is likely to get $1 million from ODOT Transportation Enhancement funds, and it just received its first private grant (from the Cycle Oregon Fund no less).
Steel (heavy), rear rack, gear shifts do NOT match, bag on the rear rack, green toe clips
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In what is becoming something of a regular feature, here’s yet another Portland business doing its part to encourage two-wheeled transportation.
Laughing Planet Cafe, a much loved local food joint with three Portland locations, is expanding into Woodstock in March and needs more help.
I noticed this want ad on the door of their Mississippi Street location today. At the end of the job description it reads,
“Bike commuters are especially encouraged to apply.”
Job: Program Leader – Kid’s Programs for the The Community Cycling Center
About the Position
Do you like riding your bike and working with kids? Then come join the Community Cycling Center’s program team this spring.
This spring we’ll be leading our Bike Safety Clubs at 7 elementary schools in North and Outer SE Portland, and will be partnering with the Safe Routes to Schools program to offer the Pedal Power after school program at 6 additional schools.
Portland’s big, event ride season kicks off in grand style this Sunday (2/11) with the Worst Day of the Year Ride.
Last year, a record 1,500 people showed up for the fun and to support the great work of the Community Cycling Center.
Silver 7300 Trek FX (new 2005) with fenders, front and rear reflectors, rear rack, Reed College registration sticker on lower bar. Locked with U-lock and cable outside Sullivan Hall, Reed College, south of Steele St. Stolen night of February 5, 2007.
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I just found this bike last night in front of my house, looks like someone took the rear wheel during the night. You describe it and I’ll see if it’s yours
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In case you didn’t notice the comment left by Nick Bucher’s family, here it is:
“Nick’s family and friends very much appreciate the comments on this site about Nick. Thank you all!
A funeral Mass for Nick is going to be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, at S.E. 39th and Flavel St. at 1:30 p.m. this Friday (Feb. 9).
Donations can be made to the Bicycle Transportation Alliance in Nick Bucher’s memory. Here is a link to the site for more information.
A celebration of Nick’s life will be held at 8 p.m. on Monday (Feb. 12), at the Hawthorne Stage, at S.E. 39th and Hawthorne.”
Nick was killed while riding his bike last Friday night in Southeast Portland.
