Mayor Tom Potter (in center)(BikePortland.org File Photo) In a not too surprising move, Mayor Potter has issued a memo (read it below) to his fellow Commissioners saying that he favors putting the “Safe, Sound, and Green Streets” funding plan back into a single ordinance (it’s currently split into three) and placing it on the ballot … Read more
Here’s a Craigslist “missed connections” posting from this morning that caught a reader’s eye. To the girl who ran into my car door on her bike – As you peddled away crying, I realized that I had over reacted. I was having a bad day and had just spent a lot of money on a … Read more
According to a source inside City Hall, Oregon Petroleum Association lobbyist and architect of the Street Fee opposition Paul Romain will not attempt a referral of Commissioner Adams’ street maintenance funding plan. Instead, he is expected to attempt to repeal the plan using Portland’s initiative process. According to Portland City Code Section 2.04.090, Romain would … Read more
On sale now at the CCC.More photos below.(Photos: Jonathan Maus) I’m excited to announce a new feature on BikePortland.org: The Community Cycling Center Bike of the Month. This came about because I wanted to find a way to help the CCC spread the word about their work, their programs, and their retail bike shop on … Read more
In Portland, Valentines Day should be called Velotines Day. Sure, we love our bikes year-round, but this time of year an extra-special feeling permeates the bikeways. Here are a few events to make your Velotines Day memorable.
Job Title – Bike/Ped Safety Instructors Company/Organization – BTA/Safer Routes To School Job Description Bicycle Safety Education (BSE) and Pedestrian Safety Education (PSE) Program Instructor (Portland – Metro Region) The Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Program Instructor will work with the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) to instruct our 10-hour, in-school bicycle safety curriculum and 4-hour pedestrian … Read more
Job Title – wrench/ customer service Company/Organization – Athletes Lounge Job Description enjoy working on bikes? enjoy helping people? must posses strong mechanical skills with shop experience. TT bike set-up a plus but not required. mostly we need a great, not condescending, attitude. How to Apply – email sales[at]athleteslounge[dot]com
Sheldon Brown(1944-2008) I just heard the news that Sheldon Brown passed away last night from a heart attack. Brown was something of a living legend, known mostly for his website that was packed with vast amounts of bike information. Back when I worked for Old Man Mountain racks in Santa Barbara, I connected with Brown … Read more
Joseph Ahearne admires his latest creation.(More photos below.) This morning I stopped by Joseph Ahearne’s shop to see what he’s put together for the North American Handmade Bike Show. Ahearne is NAHBS veteran who has come a long way since strapping a few of his custom cargo racks and stems to a backpack and walking … Read more
The Teams of Portland exhibition opens on Thursday (2/7). The fourth annual North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) is sure to leave an impression on Portland…but I have a feeling Portland will also leave an impression on NAHBS. The schedule of events before and after the main show each day is beginning to look like … Read more
City Council will hear the “Safe, Sound and Green” proposal again on Wednesday.(Photo: Jonathan Maus) As first reported by the Portland Mercury, Commissioner Leonard’s move to pull-back the recently passed “Safe, Sound, and Green Streets” funding plan has resulted in the package being, once again, split into three separate ordinances.
Citybikes workers cooperative will be hosting 4 FREE workshops in February! All workshops are from 6-8pm at the Citybikes Annex, located at 734 SE Ankeny (one block south of E Burnside). call to pre-register at 503.239.6951 Sunday, February 24th: Spanish Speaking only ( Spanish language interpreted) This is a basic mechanics workshop in spanish. We … Read more