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Stuart Jackson — a.k.a. Dread Pirate Roberts — leading the rideup Columbia Blvd.(Photos © J. Maus) A smiling group of cyclists that included several kids and families showed up at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver last night for the “Freedom Ride” to protest the recently passed all-ages helmet law. The ride was organized by … Read more
– Event website – As a follow up to the Portland Bike Summit, Transportation Options offers a monthly Bicycle Brown Bag Series. The sessions are held on the third Thursday of every month from noon to 1PM at the Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave, second floor. Bring your lunch! March 20th: The Bike Box: … Read more
Mr. Middaugh.(Photo © J. Maus) We had so much fun last time, we figured we’d do it again: Mark your calendars for a special edition of the BikePortland Social Hour this Friday (3/14) from 6-7:00pm. This time around, City Council candidate Jim Middaugh will join us for some casual conversation and locally brewed beverages (for … Read more
From Powell’s bookstore calendar: In an era of steep gas prices, snarled traffic, catastrophic climate change, and a yearning for a higher quality of life, interest in bike-friendly public policies is surging nationwide. Dedicated to the idea that biking is an ongoing act of nondestructive living, J. Harry Wray’s Pedal Power (Paradigm) shows why the … Read more
Start-up company BikeRacker will look to supply its temporary bike racks to local events and businesses. BikeRacker founder Jeff Castro.(Photo: Jeff Castro) Nearly every Portlander who goes by bike has experienced it: You get to an event (sometimes even a bike-related event) and there are not enough places to park. Or, the spaces that are … Read more
Kona Bicycles’ latest model is named after local off-road racing hero and co-owner of Sellwood Cycle Repair Erik Tonkin. Kona’s new “Honky Tonk”. Calling it “a model made specifically for the Portland community,” Erik Tonkin says the new “Honky Tonk” frameset offered by Kona Bicycles is the result of his request for an inexpensive, around-town … Read more
Website here The thirteen-member volunteer Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) meets monthly to review projects of interest to cyclists and discuss bike issues. The committee advises City Council and bureaus on all bicycle-related matters. To get more information about the BAC, you can e-mail Roger Geller. The BAC meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday … Read more
The 13th Annual Alice Awards & Auction – Official Website Each year, the BTA awards the Alice Awards to individuals, businesses, and organizations in Oregon and SW Washington whose work has promoted the use of bicycles and increased the livability of our communities. The annual Alice Awards & Auction honors bicycle advocates from Oregon and … Read more
PDOT says installation of “Portland’s new green space” could start as early as this Thursday. New bike box billboard on N. InterstateAve., just south of Greeley. The Portland Office of Transportation’s bike box education campaign is in full swing. Their “Get Behind It” slogan can be seen on 14 billboards throughout the central city and … Read more
The incomparable Carl Larson; just one of many great images in the Teams of Portland photo booth collection. See them all here. Portland-based and globally revered ad agency Wieden + Kennedy created the Teams of Portland exhibit and website to showcase a special piece of Portland’s bike culture. The idea was to pay homage to … Read more
If you’re in the hunt for a great local bike job, look no further. Below is a great opportunity that was just listed on the BikePortland Job Listings this week: Carfree Commuter Challenge Program Manager – Westside Transportation Alliance
Job Title Carefree Commuter Challenge Program Manager Company/Organization Westside Transportation Alliance