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Just a reminder that this Friday the 15th is going to be our 3rd Kidical Mass ride so please invite all your friends and family to come out and join us for the ride! There are now 4 confirmed rides and a 5th tentative ride, details below. Also, the ‘original’ ride (that’s what I call … Read more
BikeRacker is a new business that has sprung up to meet the local demand for temporary bike parking.(Photos © J. Maus) A local bicycle and pedestrian planning firm has announced plans to update a groundbreaking study on Portland’s bicycle-related economy. Back in March of this year, I reported that Mia Birk, a principal with Alta … Read more
What’s not to love about Kidical Mass?(Photos © J. Maus) Kidical Mass — that kindler, gentler, more family-friendly version of Critical Mass — seems to be catching on in Portland. It started last April in Eugene and then made its Portland debut a couple months later. And now, the ride is spreading from its downtown … Read more
“A page has been turned, clearly there is no doubt: the future will hold many more large scale street openings…”— Livable streets advocate and filmmaker Clarence Eckerson On Saturday, New York City tested the Ciclovia waters with their first of three Summer Streets events planned for this month. From the looks of a fantastic video … Read more
This just in from the Community Cycling Center (1700 NE Alberta): DIY Oversupply Tent Sale This Weekend Stop by the Community Cycling Center and pick up a reasonably-priced grocery-getter, playa bike, or college cruiser. Save big on pre-loved, commuter-style bicycles in need of a little tender loving care on Saturday, August 16th and Sunday, August … Read more
The VIP Lounge was packed as racers sped by during the Twilight Criterium Friday night.(Photo Gallery — Photos © J. Maus)
(Image: Google Maps Streetview) Gateway Bicycles, located at NE Halsey and 119th, has decided to close their doors. A reader forwarded me an email sent out by the shop’s owners. Here’s the message (also posted on their website):
Waterfront Park, Portland — MORE INFO HERE Sprockettes! PREPARE YOURSELVES FOR YET ANOTHER SEASON OF ANTICS, COSTUMES AND THE MOST FUN YOU MAY EVER HAVE ON TWO WHEELS! Yes folks, the Tour de Fat will once again be meandering and pandering through 11 western cities spreading the good word about the positive societal offerings of … Read more
Crossing the Broadway Bridge.Photo gallery – Slideshow below(Photos © J. Maus) Thousands of riders swarmed the city during the 13th annual Bridge Pedal ride this morning. I started just after sunrise on the 11-bridge route, which had a new start location. We hit the Fremont bridge first thing and then got to ride along I-405 … Read more
a bike-in theater event at Voodoo Doughnuts’ new NE location (1501 NE Davis) on August 21st. Just after sundown, we’ll be showing Pink Floyd’s The Wall on the wall outside the store, and we’re encouraging attendees to ride their bike to the event, and to use their bikes as seating.
Job Title Product Manager Company/Organization Burley Design Job Description Burley Design, the premier US bicycle trailer, trailer cycle, and commuter gear design company is looking for an experienced Product Manager. Position is responsible for conducting market, competitive, and financial pro forma analyses, developing product criteria for safety, quality and performance, managing product development cycles and … Read more
Job Title Design Engineer Company/Organization Burley Design Job Description Burley Design, the premiere US bicycle trailer, trailer cycle and commuter products design company, is looking for a Design Engineer join our team. Candidate must be a self-motivated team player who wants to add fun to their work life. Responsibilities include design, documentation, testing, and industrialization … Read more