Riding under the cherryblossoms in Salem.(Photo © J. Maus) Hi everyone, There wasn’t time to do a Weekend Ride Guide today. There’s a lot going on this weekend, though: Check out the Shift calendar for bike fun events, classes, and even a camping trip. Also take a look at the OBRA calendar for racing and … Read more
Ribbon cuttings, close calls with fame, Idaho Stops go viral, the importance of litter, Manifest Destiny, the bikestache Your weekly news roundup, celebrity edition: – Obama has announced a plan to invest billions of dollars into high speed passenger rail. The Oregonian’s editorial board, among others, wants more and faster. – Last week, Obama also … Read more
Join the crowds atFilmed by Bike(Photo © J. Maus) It’s going to be sunny and in the 70s, folks. Here’s a sampling of what you can do about it: – Tonight is Filmed by Bike’s opening night! Party in the street, drink beer, win prizes, and watch bike movies with a raucous, costumed crowd. The … Read more
Filmed by Bike…the hottest ticket in town!(Photos © J. Maus) Filmed by Bike starts tomorrow with Clinton Street opened up for the Opening Night Throwdown. Local bike event organizer/promoter extraordinaire Ayleen Crotty has clearly outdone herself this year. Crotty — whose Filmed by Bike event started in 2003 as a small, grassroots film fest — … Read more
Filmed by Bike Opening Night April 17 from 6pm – 1am Clinton Street Theater, SE 26th and Clinton 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 screenings The Ruckus in the Street program shows at all Friday screenings 21+ for all shows on Friday. New Belgium Street Party outside the festival is open to all ages. $8-15 sliding scale for … Read more
BikePortland Neighborhood Get Together: Powellhurst When: Monday, April 20th, 5pm – 7:30pm Where: The Rumpus Room, 10555 SE Division Details: Anyone who lives, works, commutes, or otherwise spends time in outer Southeast Portland is invited to join us. This is an informal social event for people invested in biking to meet each other, talk shop, … Read more
A group merge during a Bicycle AdvisoryCommittee tour of east Portland last July.(Photo © J. Maus) You’re invited to our next BikePortland Neighborhood Get Together in the Powellhurst neighborhood of outer Southeast Portland — that’s right, we’re going east of I-205. Anyone who lives, works, commutes, or otherwise spends time in outer Southeast Portland is … Read more
The economics of stop signs; the toll of riding drunk; “blue gold;” job sprawl; free bikes for all; friendly robots Time for the news. – New U.S. research findings quantify the impact of air pollution on life expectancy. Another recent study found that low birth weight is linked to exposure to pollution. – Mayor Adams … Read more
Bunnies on bikes(Photo © J. Maus) Thanks to BikePortland intern J.R., we have a bunch of new events posted. And just in time, as the seasonal event explosion is beginning. Here are some of the weekend’s highlights. Grease up your chain and get out there! – There used to be a pub crawl every year … Read more
Eschweiler in the courtroom today.(Photos © Elly Blue) At the Multnomah County Courthouse today, Johnny Eschweiler waived his right to a trial by jury and was found guilty except for insanity on two counts of assault for using his motor vehicle as a weapon in an August, 2007 road rage incident. Eschweiler was committed to … Read more
What: Portland Carfree Happy Hour When: April 9th, 5-7pm (and the second Thursday of every month) Where: Roots Organic Brewing Company 1520 SE 7th AVE What’s your vision of sustainable transportation and how to make it happen for Portland and the greater world? How do you get around in Portland in and in the greater … Read more
Cheap car floodgates open; Republicans who ride; Cheap bikes from China; True nature of our road system revealed. Good thing it’s sunny out. Here’s the news: – India’s Tata Nano — the small, super affordable “people’s car” — has hit the streets and the showrooms. – The US highway and trucking lobby has asked the … Read more