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Larger version here. Not surprisingly, there are a lot of rides and events happening this Earth Day weekend. Most of the action happens on Saturday, but there’s an event on Sunday that you might not have heard of yet — a ride and rally to benefit b.i.k.e.. b.i.k.e. stands for Bicycles and Ideas for Kids … Read more
(Photo © J. Maus) As many readers have already noticed, the ghost bike for Brett Jarolimek at N. Interstate and Greeley has gone missing — again. Back in February, a confused thief took the bike, only to return it soon after with an apologetic note. This time, the bike has been stashed along the side … Read more
Ever considered being a bike-mounted security officer? If so, you’ll love what was just posted on the BikePortland Job Listings. Check out the details via the link below: Bike Patrol Officer – Securitas Security Services
Cycle Seen is a photo and art exhibition that will focus on Portland’s bike culture. Full story here. The most recent press release from the event’s organizers is pasted below:
Below is the full text of the press release from Commissioner Dan Saltzman’s office regarding his support of moving the Sauvie Island Bridge span and re-using it as a bicycle and pedestrian bridge over I-405 in Northwest Portland. Full story here. April 18, 2008 For Immediate Release Contact: Brendan Finn 503-823-3110 or 503-313-0246 Commissioner Saltzman … Read more
Sauvie span supporters gathered in Northwest Portland earlier tonight.(Photo © J. Maus) While supporters of moving the old Sauvie Island Bridge span to downtown Portland gathered for a rally tonight, Commissioner Dan Saltzman issued a press release stating his support for the plan. Saltzman voted against the project back on April 2nd when it came … Read more
A group of Portlanders stare longingly at what will someday be a new bike and pedestrian bridge over I-405 at NW Flanders.(Photo © J. Maus)
The Sprockettes performed inthe rain at Earth Day last year.(Photo © J. Maus) Earth Day is this Saturday at Overlook Park in North Portland (right on the Interstate MAX line). To help make it easier and more fun to get their by bike, City Repair (the non-profit group that organizes Earth Day) and a group … Read more
Gas consumption rates for Idaho, Washington, and Oregon compared to U.S. average.Download full report (PDF) A new report released today by the Sightline Institute says that in 2007, per-capita gasoline consumption in the Pacific Northwest fell to its lowest level since 1966. The report analyzed Federal Highway Administration and U.S. Census data and found that … Read more
Joe Kurmaskie, speaking at the “We are All Traffic” rally last November.(Photos © J. Maus) If any one person could be the spark that ignites a national cycling movement, it would Joe Kurmaskie. Known to many as the “Metal Cowboy”, Kurmaskie is a nationally recognized magazine columnist (Men’s Journal, Outside, Bicycling), author of several bike … Read more
You’re invited! Rally to support the Sauvie Island Bridge relocation! Take a walking tour of the proposed new bridge site. Thursday, April 17. Press event at 5:00, tours leaving at 5:15 and 5:30. Meet at NW 15th and Flanders Come support the relocation of the former Sauvie Island Bridge span to form a much-needed safe … Read more
I noticed this fabulously furry and pink mini-tall-bike parked in the racks at my daughter’s school this morning…