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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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Summit attendees outline priorities, next steps

Kristin Dahl with Travel Oregon facilitated a session on recreation.(Photos © J. Maus) As I mentioned in my previous story, participants in today’s Oregon Bike Summit broke off into brainstorming sessions today that were focused around three topics: transportation, recreation, and industry. Their mission? To determine the top five priorities for action in each of … Read more


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Sessions help turn ideas into action

Groups brainstormed and discussed priorities for action. (Photos © J. Maus) The real heavy-lifting of the Oregon Bike Summit happens in the break-out sessions. This morning the 200 nearly attendees selected from four topical sessions. Then, after a lunch that featured an overview of the national Safe Routes to Schools program and a keynote from … Read more


Mountain bikers go face-to-face with issues

PUMP’s Roger Louton — talking with Oregon State Parks Trails Coordinator Rocky Houston — used the Summit to get some answers abouta trail building project he’s involved in.(Photos © J. Maus) One of the most important functions of the Oregon Bike Summit is an opportunity for advocates to meet with key partners and decision makers … Read more


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Bikes Belong chief outlines a new “Golden Age” of bicycling

Bikes Belong Executive Director Tim Blumenthal(Photos © J. Maus) Few people in the bike world have a longer, more diverse, and impressive resume than Tim Blumenthal. He’s a former bike journalist, he led IMBA into new territory and helped them become a force on the national advocacy scene, he is the consummate industry insider, and … Read more


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Blumenauer says; “Hold the weasels accountable”

U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer addressed the Oregon Bike Summit this morning.(Photos © J. Maus) U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer opened the Oregon Bike Summit today by outlining three steps bike advocates can take to help spur the movement toward a bike-friendly America. Blumenauer referred to Oregon as the “cycling epicenter of the U.S,” and said that, … Read more


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Pre-Summit bike tour and the splendors of spring

Paul Adkins, from Bike Friday in Eugene, rides in Northeast Portland.Slideshow below(Photos © J. Maus) Before the opening keynote and dinner of the Oregon Bike Summit, Roger Geller from PDOT and Scott Bricker from the BTA led summit attendees on a bike tour of Portland. Ride participants included Hill Abell (Board President of the International … Read more


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Alameda Ridge Bicycle Cruise

more info here Alberta Cooperative Grocery, 1500 NE Alberta St Take Trimet 3:00pm – 5:00pm Spring is in full effect, so what better way to celebrate than taking a leisurely bicycle ride along the Alameda Ridge? Ride an easy five miles or so, taking in the nice neighborhoods, scenic overlooks, and hidden treasures along the … Read more


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Bike Move by Local Small Farmer

more information here Bike Move by Local Small Farmer 4316 SE 26th (near Cora, between Gladstone and Holgate) Take Trimet 11:30am Farmer Bike Move! Help Kolibri, founder of the Sunroot CSA farm, move his stuff, and enjoy fresh locally grown organic veggies. Kolibri specializes in delivering his produce by bike, too! Learn more about how … Read more