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PDOT hosts their monthly “Brown Bag” discussion and this month the topic is “Bikes and Buses”. It happens at the Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave, second floor (one block north of City Hall) It happens every 3rd Thursday. It happens at lunch time, so bring your lunch! http://www.portlandonline.com/transportation/index.cfm?c=34816&a=144945
A rider leaves the start ramp. Waterfront Park is in the background.View the Stage 1 Photo Gallery(Photos © J. Maus) The Mt. Hood Cycling Classic got off to a fast start in downtown Portland last night. It was a surreal sight. All the northbound lanes of Naito Parkway were closed and lycra-clad pro bike racers … Read more
Job Title: Bike Retail sales Company/Organization: Bike Gallery
Yesterday, I shared some thoughts (and asked for yours) on the race for Council seat #2. Today, we move to to the other hotly contested battle for City Commissioner being waged by six candidates, five of which are likely to garner a significant number of votes. This race features several impressive candidates and two — … Read more
This just in from Archdiocese of Portland’s Department of Evangelization… NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information, Contact: Deacon Thomas Gornick (503) 233-8335 tgornick [at] archdpdx [dot] org Blessing of the Bikes The Parish Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (St. Mary’s) and the Archdiocese of Portland’s Department of Evangelization announce the Blessing of the … Read more
Chris King hubs on display.(Photos: Swell2008 on Flickr) A Portland bike component manufacturer has been recognized for their earth-friendly production methods. Chris King Precision Components — based in Portland’s northwest industrial area — is part of the third annual Swell Future show, an exhibition of “future friendly design” being held in Vancouver, B.C. Chris King … Read more
From the looks of a casting call (below) that made it’s way onto the Shift email list (via ExtrasOnly.com), Trek Bicycles plans to film an upcoming national commercial in Portland — and they’re looking for a few good bicyclists. Check out the flyer…
(Photos © J. Maus) I can’t really keep up with all the bike events these days — but below is an attempt to share a few that have come to my attention. By the way, in case you haven’t noticed, May is National Bike Month and it’s an ideal time to spread the word about … Read more
People’s Co-op (3029 SE 21st Ave) thanks cyclists with Bike to Market Day Wednesday May 14th People’s Farmers Market will reward everybody who rides their bicycle by providing free bike tune-ups, free workshops on how to repair your own bike, fun live music and free snacks. Roll on over between 2 and 7pm to People’s … Read more
Mirrors like this are being used in Amsterdam to reduce right-hook collisions.(Photos: Todd Boulanger) Here’s an interesting idea that was spotted by City of Vancouver transportation planner Todd Boulanger on a recent trip to Amsterdam. Boulanger visited the Netherlands in April to attend the Intertraffic Conference and he ran across what he calls a “new … Read more
This is a monthly feature to remind you that when you buy a used bike from the Community Cycling Center’s retail shop (1700 NE Alberta) you are not just getting a cool bike, you’re also helping fund their amazing education programs for low-income youth and adults.
Like I mentioned back in April, Portland will be prominently featured on a TV show to air on the Sundance Channel later this month. Our bike-friendliness will be on the national stage yet again when their Big Ideas for a Small Planet series turns its attention to transportation. The episode features Mia Birk (former PDOT … Read more