Bridge Pedal: What are your plans?
There was quite a bottleneck or two on Bridge Pedal last year.Slideshow below(Photos © J. Maus)
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Family camping; Portland-style
Martina and Carl (age 6) take a break on the Springwater Trail.(Photo: Todd Fahrner When the Fahrner family (Todd, Martina, and son Carl) wanted to get away for a little weekend vacation, they did what many other American families do — they packed up their vehicle and set out for the open road. But unlike … Read more
Portland toasts Platinum with current, former leaders of local bike movement
Former Mayor Bud Clark (L) and Mayor-elect Sam Adams at the celebration last night.(Photo: Thomas Le Ngo) Last night at City Hall, the City of Portland hosted a party to celebrate their achievement of becoming a Platinum-level bike-friendly city. As attendees gathered around the steps in front of the building and filled commemorative water bottles … Read more
Handmade bikes are a hit; airport exhibit will extend through December
Travelers take in bikes at an exhibit at PDX airport.(Photos © J. Maus) An exhibit of Oregon-made bicycles currently on display at the Portland International Airport has proven to be so ppoular with travelers that it will be extended through the busy holiday season. The exhibit, Handmade: Bicycles Designed and Built in Oregon debuted in … Read more
Job of the Week
Castelli America, the high-end, performance cycling apparel company based in downtown Portland, is looking for a Sales Account Manager. Could it be you? Check the link below for more information (and good luck if you apply): Sales Account Manager – Castelli America
Police share results from Rose Quarter “bicycle education mission”
New sign at entrance to Rose Quarter.(Photo © J. Maus) Yesterday from 3:30 to 6:00pm, the Transit Police and Traffic Divisions of the Portland Police Bureau staged what they refer to as a “bicycle education mission” at the Rose Quarter Transit Center. According to a statement just released by spokesperson Brian Schmautz, the mission was, … Read more
Slideshow: Best of the Twilight Criterium
The annual Twilight Criterium happens tomorrow night at the North Park Blocks in downtown Portland. I’ve photographed this event for the past three years (watch slideshow below) so I thought I’d go back into my archives and pull a few of the better shots out as a way to (hopefully) inspire you to come check … Read more
Fundraiser planned for hit-and-run victim
Back in May, 36 year-old Eric Davidson was seriously injured when he was allegedly struck while riding his bike by 30 year-old Jeremy Jordan. Mr. Jordan — who has since been arrested for hit-and-run — was allegedly speeding out of a Safeway parking lot in Northeast Portland when the collision occurred. Eric is still on … Read more
Fundraiser for Eric Davidson
I wanted to notify you of a benefit fundraiser coming up this Sunday for Eric Davidson, the bicyclist injured May 10 while biking near the Safeway supermarket on Fremont Street in Northeast Portland. The event is 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 10, at Fremont Ridge Bar and Grill, 5103 N.E. Fremont Street, Portland, … Read more
Portland picked to host national Safe Routes to School conference
In the halls of Kelly Elementary School in outer SE Portland.(Photos © J. Maus) Portland has been selected to host the Safe Routes to School National Conference in 2009. The decision (announced today) was made by the National Center for Safe Routes to School and the Safe Routes to School National Partnership after a competitive … Read more
Twilight Criterium
Official event website COME WATCH! Come watch the area’s fastest cyclists compete for the region’s biggest purse in the Health Net Portland Twilight Criterium. The course surrounds the North Park Blocks of downtown Portland, creating an island oasis of 360-degree viewing, music, food and beverage. There are several places where you can get close enough … Read more
Tonight: Portland parties for Platinum!
Mr. Adams and his Platinum PDOT pals.(Photo © J. Maus) Just a quick note that tonight at City Hall there will be a big party and shindig to officially toast Portland’s achievement in becoming the first major U.S. city to receive a Platinum-level bicycle friendly community award from the League of American Bicyclists. There will … Read more