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Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

BikePortland founder. Father of three. North Portlander. Basketball lover. If you have questions or feedback about this site or my work, contact me via email at maus.jonathan@gmail.com, or phone/text at 503-706-8804. Also, if you read and appreciate this site, please become a paying subscriber.

BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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Community comes together for Brett Jarolimek Fund benefit

Daniel McGinnis, BTA Board member and president of Bike Gallery.(Photos © J. Maus) At the Brett Jarolimek Memorial Fund benefit last night, Bike Gallery President Daniel McGinnis implored the hundreds of people who showed up to “roll up your sleeves”, and reminded us that our recent Platinum accolade is, “a platform and nothing else.” McGinnis … Read more


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Tribune article forces PDOT to defend bike boxes

A bike box in downtown Portland.(Photos © J. Maus) The Portland Tribune has published an article about concerns raised by citizens and the Oregon Department of Transportation over the usage, safety and efficacy of the newly installed bike boxes. The story’s sub-headline reads, “Some cycling advocates are trying to stick a wrench in the spokes … Read more


New mountain bike group steps up to fill off-road advocacy void

“We call for better access to city parks and recreation areas for off-road riding.”–From a statement issued today by a new coalition of mountain bike advocates Hoping to join the Platinum party and no longer wanting to play second fiddle to its on-street cousin, mountain biking in Portland is poised for progress. Today, a coalition … Read more


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Press Release: Mountain Bicyclists Seek Better Trails in Portland

This just in… Mountain Bicyclists Congratulate Portland on Platinum Award, Seek Better Trails IMBA and Portland United Mountain Pedalers wish to congratulate the city of Portland on achieving the League of American Bicyclists’ Platinum Bicycle Friendly Community award, the first large city in the country to be awarded this status. Portland is a community that … Read more


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Bike Lunch – Debate Edition

BIKE LUNCH – Special City council Debate Seat #1 Chris Smith, and Jeff Bissonnette Backspace, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland (I usually bring a bike helmet with a 3 leafed clover on it to help newcomers find the right table) 12:15pm – 1:15pm, Every Friday Make friends with bikey people on your lunch break. 12:15PM … Read more