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 17th: The Big Rider This workshop is tailored for larger riders. Which components should i use? What … Read more
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 10th: Bike Mechanics for Pansies (aka the non-mechanically inclined) Are you afraid to take off your back … Read more
The North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) nearly 200 exhibitors that represent the best handmade bikes and products in the cycling world. The show runs from Feb 8-10 Official website Oregon Convention Center 777 NE MLK, Jr. Blvd. Portland, OR 97232 General admission Ages 12-60 $15.00 with advance ticket; $18.00 at the door. 2 Day … Read more
The North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) nearly 200 exhibitors that represent the best handmade bikes and products in the cycling world. The show runs from Feb 8-10 Official website Oregon Convention Center 777 NE MLK, Jr. Blvd. Portland, OR 97232 General admission Ages 12-60 $15.00 with advance ticket; $18.00 at the door. 2 Day … Read more
The North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) nearly 200 exhibitors that represent the best handmade bikes and products in the cycling world. The show runs from Feb 8-10 Official website *Day 1 (2/8) is open only to industry and media. Oregon Convention Center 777 NE MLK, Jr. Blvd. Portland, OR 97232 General admission Ages 12-60 … Read more
Worst Day of the Year Ride – 100% Chance of Fun The Worst Day of the Year Ride is an 18-mile odyssey around downtown Portland that has quickly become a quirky annual tradition. We’ll keep you warm and comfy at every turn with tons of belly-nourishing treats including hot cocoa, doughnuts, fruit, spicy chai tea, … Read more
The view from above our first Social Hour.(Photo: Dat Nguyen) Hope you’re not letting the wet, slushy, snowy days put a damper on your weekend bike plans. Last night we started things off right with a nice gathering of regular BikePortland.org readers at the Lucky Lab (SE). It was great fun putting real faces to … Read more
WHEN: February 3rd, 2008 WHERE: Meet at Ecotrust Building (NW 10th & Irving – in parking lot by bike racks) WHEN: 11am, expect to take 2-3 hours for the bike and hike. WHAT TO BRING: A bike and a bike lock, rain gear, and water to drink. Easy to carry bike/back bags recommended. Remember that … Read more
The Lucky Lab’s awesome bike rack awaits…(Photo: Jonathan Maus) Tonight (Friday) at the Lucky Lab (915 SE Hawthorne), myself and a few regular readers will get together for the first BikePortland.org Social Hour. This is something I’ve been meaning to do for a long time and, after it was recently brought up in the comments … Read more
The list of after-parties and events going on after the lights go out at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS, February 8-10) is growing every day. I haven’t had a chance to pull all the events together in one place yet (will do that soon), but I want to suggest a special get together … Read more
Gov. Kulongoski and his dog Hershey.(Photo: TedForGov.com) Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski will come face to face with one of the world’s most bike-friendly cities when he travels to Amsterdam in March. Kulongoski, who will take advantage of a new non-stop flight from the Portland Airport, is reportedly making the trip to woo potential eco-industry investors. … Read more
Mr. Dozono(Photo: ShoForMayor.com) Oregonian politics blogger Jeff Mapes asked mayoral hopeful Sho Dozono what he thinks of the “Safe, Sound, and Green Streets” funding plan crafted by City Commissioner (and Dozono’s political rival) Sam Adams. His answer seems to cement speculation about Dozono’s ties with the various lobbyists and special interests that oppose the fee-based … Read more