Pain, rain, mark second annual Tour of West Portland
A ride that was organized to pay homage to a legendary bike race in Belgium, has now become a legend of its own.
Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
Follow-up: Suspect pleads guilty in Northeast assault-and-run case
Rodney Arreguin has pled guilty to numerous charges, including assault of a woman on a bike in Northeast Portland. Back in December, Katie Hughes was riding her bike in Northeast Portland when a man in a car drove up beside her, pushed her to the ground, robbed her, threatened to kill her, and then sped … Read more
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
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
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
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
Summit off to an inspiring start
Summit attendees gathered for an inspiring set of speeches.(Photos © J. Maus) The Oregon Bike Summit got officially underway last night with a healthy (and inspiring) dose of perspective. Attendees gathered in the ball room Red Lion Hotel on the Columbia River (the I-5 bridge loomed in the background) and heard a speech by mountain … Read more
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
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
Family-friendly Willamette River Ride
more info here Madison Plaza, 1 SE Madison St Take Trimet 1:00pm Sponsored by the Community Exchange Cycle Touring Club We leave no riders behind. Ideal for young riders and their parents, children being towed in trailers, or anybody else looking for a ride set at a leisurely pace, this ride will explore the Eastbank … Read more
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