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Kidical Mass Part 2 will be held Friday the 18th. We’ll start from the same location (the playground at the North Park Blocks) and we’ll wind through downtown (staying away from tracks this time) and end up, once again, at Ben & Jerry’s!!! Meet at 6pm for bike decorations, safety reminders and chit chat; we’ll … Read more
James F. Millican A 21 year-old man has been arrested after a road rage altercation in Southeast Portland last night. A Portland Police Bureau press release says that James F. Millican, who was driving a Ford Escort, chased down 37 year-old Jason Rehnberg after Rehnberg “yelled at Millican to slow down.” Millican has been arrtested … Read more
“Maybe we overplayed this story, but it was compelling to readers…”–Rick Attig, associate editor of The Oregonian An associate editor of The Oregonian has penned an editorial in response to my critique of their coverage of the recent road rage incident. The editorial was written by Rick Attig, a former Pulitzer Prize winner and member … Read more
Sorry… this position has been filled. Job Title IT Support Specialist (Full Time) Company/Organization Alta Planning + Design Job Description Alta Planning and Design is a 50-person consulting firm with a mission to provide green infrastructure and program solutions that help people live active daily lives. We specialize in bicycle, pedestrian, trail, park, and greenway … Read more
Sorry. This job has been filled. Job Title Sales and Service Company/Organization Bike n Hike Job Description Bike n Hike is seeking friendly, motivated applicants for full-time and part time positions in service and sales at all of our Portland-area locations. Bike n Hike has a team-based working environment centered on customer service, with career … Read more
Job Title Transportation Options Specialist I Company/Organization Portland Office of Transportation Job Description The Transportation Options Specialist I (TDM I), in the Office of Transportation Options Division, will work on the Safer Routes to School (SR2S) Program which is a community-based encouragement and safety training program to increase the number of school-aged children walking and … Read more
Dat Nguyen proudly showing off his “Finisher” badge at the end of the 2006 STP.(Photo © J. Maus) It’s time to chime in and share your weekend bike adventures. Are you one of the almost 10,000 folks who rode in the Seattle-to-Portland Classic this weekend? If so, we’d love to hear how it went. I’ve … Read more
Jacob Rathe in his Team USA gear.(Photos © J. Maus) 17 year-old Jacob Rathe will have a lot to tell his Lincoln High School classmates when he returns to school for his Senior year this fall. On Monday, he’ll board a plane to Cape Town, South Africa where he’ll compete in the UCI Juniors World … Read more
“Bikes vs. Cars”. On the front page for the second day in a row.
Meet at North Star Coffee House, 7540 N Interstate Ave 9:30am – 12:00pm Prune By Bike Interstate Avenue Tree Pruning Workshop Sunday July 13th 9:30 to 12:00 pm 7540 N Interstate — North Star Coffee House • Keep the Bike Lane & Sidewalk Clear • Learn How to Prune Trees • Have Fun and Meet … Read more
(21 and over) Meet at penninsula park, 700 N Rosa Parks Way here is the ‘official’ info for the bastille day bike ride. practice your french (or fake french accent), dress up in your frenchiest attire, pack up that wine, cheese and baguette, hop on your bike, and meet up at penninsula park this saturday … Read more
Handmade, leather bicycle touring shoes… and they’re also good for dancing.(Photo: Jeff Mandel) Remember Jeff Mandel of ExIT Shoes? Back in January I shared photos and a story of his handmade leather bicycle saddles. The other day, I came across his latest creation — a bicycle touring shoe. According to his blog (Mandel posts an … Read more