The issue of bicycle access on the RiverPlace path/Willamette Greenway Trail was on the agenda of the Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee last night. I was unable to attend but I have tracked down comments from four people who where there in order to provide you with an update.
Year: 2007
Stolen Specialized S Works Tricross
Red custom build sworks tricross with ultegra rear derailer slightly damaged. 105’s on the front. carbon front fork and carbon seat post, cateye also installed. the criminal will need to have the rear derailer fixed most likely as it was damaged slightly the day before being stolen. Gossager with spd clips
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Stolen bianchi trofeo
older, but well cared for bianchi trofeo.
black saddle.
black fork.
washington apple stickers on handlebars.
much loved and needed back.
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Stolen Giant Cypress LX
19″ hybrid upright commuter bike, black fenders, remote bike computer, large wedge pack under seat, front shocks, rear seat shock, kickstand.
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Portland Century
PORTLAND CENTURY BLOG:
Get the latest news, read about who is riding, ask questions, see pictures. on the Portland Century blog.
COURSE SUPPORT:
SAG vehicles
Medical riders
Signage
Ride guides provided at the start line
Rest stops at an average of every 20 miles
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring as much water as your bicycle can carry. Water is provided at the rest stops, but it could be a very hot day.
A change of clothing and after-ride personal items may be stored at the start line.
REST STOPS:
Rest stops are stocked with ample water, mechanical support, nutritional food, snacks and a basic first aid kit.
THE FULL CENTURY:
The full century is an amazing route on quiet rural roads amidst tree farms and fern-edged woods. There are 10 mies of slow climbing around Eagle Fern Park and another eight miles of up and down climbing around Bull Run Lake. Come prepared to climb in those areas, but the fast descents, majestic views of Mt. Hood and beautiful rural roads are worth the effort.
More info on all the routes is avaiable on the Routes + Maps page.
PACKET PICKUP:
Saturday, August 25, 1-4pm
Madison’s Grill, 1109 SE Madison
Get your rider packet early so on the day of the ride you don’t have to wait in line. Snacks, organic fruit from Pioneer Organics and no-host beer will be available in the great atmosphere of Madison’s Grill.
SCHEDULE:
Continental breakfast – 6-9:30 am
Registration for 100-mile route- 6-8:30 am
100-mile course opens – 7:00 am
Registration for 50-mile route- 8-9:30 am
Registration for 25-mile route – 9-10:00 am
Finish line massage, music and snacks – 11:30-1:00 pm
Gourmet dinner – 1-6:00 pm
Course closes – 6:00 pm
Event closes – 6:30 pm
COURSE SUPPORT HOURS
Support (including signage and SAG vehicles) is available from 7:00-6:00 pm. If you cannot complete the course by then, you may either take a SAG ride (the number to call is in the ride guide) to the finish line or complete the course without support. You will miss dinner. We begin removing course signage at that point.
GETTING THERE + PARKING:
Portland State Univerisity, Smith Hall, 1825 SW Broadway. [ map ]
We recommend riding transit or biking to the event, and the MAX Galleria stop at SW 10th and Morrison is less than 1 mile away. Parking is available on the side streets and the meters are free on Sundays.
The end of the Clown House
@ The Clown House NE Alberta and 25th.
Dingo says:
“Come over today and hang out with us, at dusk we murder the Clown House set, stage and big props, we will be cutting down the high wire poles and assaulting the whole shebang.
Bring fun stuff if you like, buy a shirt, have some food, hang out.
I was trying to think of a way to go out with some class and the best I came up with was taking an ax and bashing all our stuff to pieces, It makes perfect sense…It’s my birthday!
I imagine if enough folks turn out I will have to play some tunes and the rest of the gang will fall into a show.”
County releases third Sellwood Bridge survey
(Photo: Jonathan Maus)
Multnomah County has just released their third Sellwood Bridge survey (for background on the project, see this post).
Here’s the word from their Public Affairs office:
“An online survey offered through September 9 (at SellwoodBridge.org) lets the public choose up to two preferred alternatives for replacing or rehabilitating the 81-year-old structure. Survey results will be considered by a community task force and committee of elected officials that will choose up to four alternatives for further study this fall.
…The current online survey will gather public input before the next project milestone, when up to four alternatives will advance for further study in the draft Environmental Impact Statement.”
A closer look at bikes and the Sellwood Bridge Project
Sellwood Bridge Project Citizen’s Task Force member Richard Marantz on the Sellwood Bridge.
(All photos: Jonathan Maus)
(All photos: Jonathan Maus)
BTA re-thinks valet bike parking services
[Updated: 8/15, 2:51pm]
BTA bike parking at the
Blues Festival in 2005.
(File photo)
Blues Festival in 2005.
(File photo)
If you tried to park your bike at the recent Waterfront Blues Festival or the Bite of Oregon (after Bridge Pedal), you might have expected the BTA to be there, providing free valet bike parking like they have in years past.
But many people have been surprised to not find the BTA at these events. Here’s what one commenter had to say about their experience with the (lack of) secure bike parking at the Bite of Oregon last weekend:
“My one gripe: the “secure” bike parking wasn’t. The last couple of years, the BTA staffed the bike parking nearest the Salmon Street Fountain… This year, no staff. Just a roped-off area with the traffic barricades set up to lock bikes to. Not many people utilized this area… Oh well.”
San Francisco police work with bike advocates on training video
Still from video.
(Watch via YouTube below)
(Watch via YouTube below)
While doing research for a story, I noticed something interesting on the home page of the San Francisco Bike Coalition the other day.
They’ve partnered with the SF Police Department to create a new training video (YouTube embed below).
Fully scripted and acted out by real people (not actors, so the cheese factor is a bit elevated), the video explains bicyclists’ legal rights and illustrates common cycling situations and the appropriate police response they require.
When banks talk, (hopefully) everyone listens
In my line of work, it’s easy to get excited about how bicycling is taking off in Portland.
From congested bike lanes to brisk sales (and expansions) at local bike shops and daily media coverage, I hear and see constant signs of this city’s velo vitality from many perspectives.
Cases in point:
While reading a story on the Oregonian’s website the other day, I came across this ad from Home Street Bank…
Stolen Schwinn unknown
Dark green women’s Schwinn mountain bike, 10 years old, good condition
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