An homage to Bettie Page
1950s pinup model Bettie Page passed away yesterday at the beautiful age of 85. That news inspired BikePortland reader Erin Greeson to send in the photo below: Bettie Page mudflaps.
Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
Would you take the lane on I-5 to cross the Columbia?
Pretty tight, but it’s better than riding on the highway — isn’t it?(Photo © J. Maus) Anyone who has attempted to ride across the Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River between Oregon and Washington knows that it’s not for the faint of heart. The bikeway/sidewalk is barely wider than a cargo trailer and there’s … Read more
Snow on the way: A slideshow to keep you riding
Bring it on!– Slideshow below – (Photos © J. Maus) There’s snow in the forecast around Portland this weekend; but that doesn’t mean you’ve got to leave the bike at home. The last snow day I can recall was back in March, and from people I’ve talked to, they remember that day with fondness. Now, … Read more
New Yorker mag goes green for Christmas
A reader (thanks Blair!) sent in this fantastic illustration titled, “Green Christmas” that graces the December 15th New Yorker magazine cover:
Jobs of the Week from the BTA and Yakima
The job market might be dim these days, but there were two bright spots posted on the BikePortland Job Listings this past week. The Bicycle Transportation Alliance has a high-level opening and Beaverton-based Yakima Products Inc. is looking for some holiday help. Here are the listings: Finance Director — BTA Temporary Seasonal Consumer Service Rep, … Read more
Utility, cargo bike importer opens retail shop on Hawthorne
Joe Doebele’s new retail shop (not the building in this photo) is now open for business on SE Hawthorne.(Photo © J. Maus) Joe Bike, a new retail shop that sells imported (and then modified) utility and cargo bikes, is open for business on Hawthorne Blvd. We reported on owner Joe Doebele’s business back in October … Read more
A trio of treat stops beckon on tomorrow’s commute
Santa Lucia surrounded by admirers.(Photos © J. Maus) If you commute by bike from North/Northeast Portland across the Steel Bridge (or if you don’t mind going out of your way for a bit of fun), you’ll be happy to know that tomorrow, there are several places you can stop and partake in the proud Portland … Read more
Opening party for new bike shop, tour company on N. Williams
Just got this notice from the guys at Metropolis Cycles and Pedal Bike Tours (we did a little profile of them when they opened last month): On Friday, December 12, come help us celebrate the opening of our shop at 2249 N Williams with prizes, food, drinks and lots of bike talk. Grab a donut … Read more
BikeCraft wrap-up and slideshow
Last night’s BikeCraft event was fantastic. The turnout was massive, everyone seemed to have good time, and Portland was introduced to an impressive and inspiring array of artisans who shared their arts, crafts, and other wonderful things. On that note, I present the slideshow below:
From Iraq to BikeCraft
Joe Lontai at BikeCraft.(Photo © J. Maus) I’m working on a slideshow and a report about last night’s BikeCraft event. It was a thrilling night in many respects for both Elly and I, but I want to share a particularly touching moment. Back in April 2006, I shared a story about Joe Lontai. Joe was … Read more
City of Gresham moves to close Springwater Trail at night
This flyer was passed out at a meeting last night to announce the Springwater closure.(Click to enlarge) At last night’s Multnomah County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting, BikePortland.org correspondent Matt Picio was surprised to hear about a decision to close the Springwater Corridor Trail at night. According to Picio, the issue came up at … Read more
Twitter Updates for 2008-12-11
[Editor’s note: Hi folks, this is a new feature that automatically displays a digest of all the updates I post to Twitter, which is sort of like a micro-blogging platform thingy. The “#” link will take you to the original post (called a “tweet”) on Twitter. — Jonathan] Gresham Parks and Rec has decided to … Read more