Marion Rice and daughter Gleneden onMarion’s city bike: an Xtracycle conversionwith a rear child seat and front basket.(Photo © J. Maus) [This is the first in a series of “My City Bike” interviews with Portlanders who ride bikes intended for urban transportation. The first interview is with our family biking columnist Marion Rice.] BikePortland: What … Read more
Enjoy the crowd (and the bikes) at carfree Last Thursday tonight.(Photos © J. Maus) Looks like we’re out of the 100s, but this weekend is still shaping up to be respectably hot so remember to heed these best practices to beat the heat. If you’re prepared to venture out, you have a great lineup of … Read more
Reader Tomas Quinones and a friend made this bike rack out of bamboo, rope, and used bike tubes. (Photo by Flickr user TomasCoSauce in the BikePortland Photographers pool)
A sample route on byCycle.org. Someday, you’ll be able to type two addresses into your computer and get customized directions for traveling between them — by bike. The addresses could be in the same city, or across the country. You could choose between different kinds of routes, or find out how to transfer to the … Read more
Lots of local news; Cash for Clunkers excites some, nauseates others; BikeSnob to reveal identity; roadblocks to getting to school by bike; taking the Sierra Club to task; rickshaws deprioritized in Dhaka; and much, much more. Here’s a selection of the stories that caught our eye in the last week: – It’s not looking good … Read more
Have a great weekend! Use this post to discuss your hot-weather riding this weekend. Not sure yet what you’ll be doing? Check out the featured events on our Weekend Guide, or for more bike fun see the always well-populated Shift calendar. I’ve already begun my weekend, taking a chunk of time off in the middle … Read more
Join mountain bike advocates in Forest Park and be an “ambassador” for bikes. (Photo © J. Maus) This weekend, the forecast ranges from hot to scorchingly hot. In other words — perfect weather to be out on your bike. Pack some extra water and check out some of these events that have come onto our … Read more
The law isn’t always entirely clear when it comes to bikes on the road — are you required to be in a bike lane? What if you want to make a left turn? Do you need to put your foot down every time you stop? How would enforcement work if we had an Idaho-style stop … Read more
Just a reminder to stop by our Get Together this Thursday the 23rd from 5pm to 7pm at the Green Dragon (928 SE 9th Ave). We have a great lineup forming of folks who do business in inner industrial Southeast Portland, or who can speak to citywide issues. Ellen Vanderslice from the City of Portland … Read more
Ed Groth carrying an empty keg, wine bottles, and other party leftovers by bakfiets.(Photo by Anomalily in the BikePortland Photographers pool on Flickr)
Philadelphia could follow Baltimore’s lead (seen here)in converting parking meter polesinto bike racks like this one.(Photo © Elly Blue) A long list of interesting news articles in the last week, spanning the transportation spectrum: – US Transpo Sec’y LaHood writes on his blog that 55 mpg is not enough — “If we want to reduce … Read more
What are your plans this weekend? There are a ton of organized events going on — check out yesterday’s Weekend Event Roundup for a partial list. If you’re still looking for something fun tonight, check out the fun-sounding Rubber Side Down Exploratory Ride or, if you’ve got young’uns, Kidical Mass in the early evening. Later … Read more