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How many bikers do you see?(Photo © J. Maus) The City of Portland is expanding the scope of their annual bike counts and they need volunteers to help them do it. Denver Igarta, a transportation planner with PDOT, says they want to cover 140 locations this year. That’s an increase over the 98 locations they … Read more
This ride report is part of BikePortland.org’s 2008 Pedalpalooza coverage. The following was written by Michael Jones. A stop at N. Williams and Cook streets. More photos here. Photos by Aaron/skomra
“Portland doesn’t have the same level nightlife of San Francisco, so they tend to make their own fun here, and the result seems to be a large community of bicyclists that has become very engaged with the struggle for street equity.”–SF Bay Guardian reporter Steve Jones, after a ride in Portland Steven T. Jones is … Read more
MCBF 2006.(Photo © J. Maus) This just in from Multnomah County Bike Fair (MCBF) headquarters: If y’all love biking and hanging out in the park with great music, games, & free beer, try volunteering at the Multnomah County Bike Fair this Saturday! The Multnomah County Bike Fair is Portland’s annual festival of debauchery & bike … Read more
“This is definitely the future of cities…of civilization frankly.”–from Streetfilms’ video on Sunday Parkways OK folks, just as your tears of joy were finally drying up from the awesome Sunday Parkways event in North Portland, Clarence Eckerson of Streetfilms has posted his video of the event. Watch this great video below and feel the magic … Read more
This reminder brought to you by your friends at the Lloyd TMA.(Photo © J. Maus) Since summer is the peak of bike theft season, and many newbies are taking to the streets (with shiny new steeds) for the first time, I thought it was time for a bike theft prevention refresher course. The other day, … Read more
Artists rendering of new I-5 bridge.(Graphic: CRC) Portland City Council has added their voice to the list of agencies and organizations that want the replacement bridge and light rail option to receive further study in the $4.2 billion Columbia River Crossing project. Their unanimous support comes in the form of a letter to the Co-Chairs … Read more
Dancing during sunset at the Rocky Butte Sunset Picnic ride last year.More photos here(Photos by Dat Nguyen) Today’s Pedalpalooza menu is another feast of bike fun. There are two options for sunset picnics at two amazing locations: Elk Rock Island on the Willamette and Rocky Butte Park. There’s also a chance to learn about Portland’s … Read more
SUNSET ROCKY BUTTE POTLUCK PICNIC North entrance of Irving Park, NE 10th & Klickitat 7:00pm – 9:00pm rocky butte sunset picnic! and dancing! Savannah, savannahteller at yahoo daht comm
(BikePortland file photo) 30 year-old bike racer Colby Brooks collapsed while participating in the singlespeed race at the Portland Mountain Bike Short Track Series held tonight at Portland International Raceway (PIR). Race organizer Kris Schamp was riding alongside Brooks just moments before the incident. He told me via telephone this evening that according to several … Read more
BIKE KISS-IN The Elk, SW Madison St and 3rd Ave (between 3rd and 4th in the middle of Madison) 5:30pm – 6:00pm, Timing is essential! Smooching begins promptly at 5:30! Lip-lockin’ for the gridlocked! Bring a clever sign and your favorite make-out partner for a some jealousy-inducing action during rush hour. This event is NOT … Read more
Patrick Barber takes in bike photographs at the Tea Zone in Northwest Portland.More photos here(Photos © J. Maus) It seems like everywhere you turn in Portland these days you see bikes. As if near daily bike parades and rides weren’t enough to convince Portlanders that this city is absolutely bike-crazy, the Cycle Seen: Picturing Portland’s … Read more