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Jan Verrinder at the bike safety press conference in City Hall a week after her husband Bob was nearly killed in a collision with a car on Marine Drive.(Photo © J. Maus) During last year’s Sad October, our community endured several tragedies. The two young lives we lost grabbed most of the headlines, but sandwiched … Read more
A design firm’s rendering of how the Bryant St. Ped/Bike Bridge might look in the future (See how it looks now in the photo below).(Design by: Compressed Pattern)
Sunset Mystery Ride Col. Summers Park, SE 20th Ave and Belmont St 8:00pm Meet and ride to a mystery destination to watch the sunset. Always fall asleep on the couch before you make it to MMR? Try this ride on for size! In case of rain this ride becomes the Pinball Cruise. Check the online … Read more
Hen Peck 5000 Col. Summers Park, SE 20th and Belmont 6:30pm Discover the world of chicken events, in which brave participants ride on shoulders and complete feats involving bravery, danger, silliness, and stupidity. Jousting, derbies, and more. These events are not for children whose parents are feint of heart. Helmets required (we’ll have some extra … Read more
Unofficial CRC Bike Bridge Tour/Discussion Meet outside of Wallis Engineering Offices, 215 West 4th St., Ste 200 (corner of 4th and Columbia) 5:30pm – 7:30pm, If you arrive late look for us on the bridge. Have you heard about the big bridge coming to Portland Vancouver? Come out for a bike tour and discussion so … Read more
Bike to Skate Lucky Lab, 915 SE Hawthorne Blvd 5:00pm – 10:00pm Meet at Luck Lab on Hawthorne at 5pm leave 5:30. Ride the Esplanade to Oaks Park. Pot Luck at Oaks Park picnic area before skating. Skate Lesson available.
Family Farmers Market Ride Buckman Elementary, 320 SE 16th Ave (in front of the school) 4:30pm Enjoy a short ride with other families to the East Bank Farmers Market. Take some time to talk to farmers and pick out some treats for a picnic in Colonel Summers Park. Bring a backpack, plates, spoons and forks, … Read more
[This is part of BikePortland’s ongoing coverage of Pedalpalooza 2008. See more ride reports, videos and photos here.] Like playing chicken? Get to the Hen Peck 5000!(Photo © J. Maus) Pedalpalooza may be almost over, but the fun is going on strong. On the menu today/tonight are several awesome choices. If you want something family … Read more
Long known as the place to recycle used bike parts, now the CCC has a tire recycling program.(Photo © J. Maus) For years, Portlanders have taken their used bikes to the Community Cycling Center (CCC). Donors can rest assured their old bikes will be lovingly restored and then re-used in a variety of social service … Read more
Don’t miss this dancing, art-show, prize raffle, silent auction, party after Mult. Co. Bike Fair. More info here.
[This report is part of BikePortland’s ongoing coverage of Pedalpalooza 2008. See more ride reports, videos and photos here.] Riders enjoying the fruits of their ride to the top of Rocky Butte Park.More photos here(Photos by Dat Nguyen)
More info here. The I-5 bridge across the Columbia River is a major congestion point on the I-5 corridor. Anticipated population growth and commercial development, along with traffic safety issues and earthquake preparedness, are driving a public conversation around how to address these challenges.The Columbia River Crossing Project, a joint project of the Oregon Department … Read more