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Flyer for this month’s Critical Mass. Critical Mass — that enigmatic, fun, controversial, “defiant celebration” of bikes as traffic — has been all but missing from Portland’s bike scene lately. The theories about its demise vary, but in the last year or so it seems to have lost its mojo here in “Bike City USA”.
Riding in Eugene.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) I never got a chance to write about this, so below is a pasted announcement from the City of Eugene about their Walking and Biking Summit. Eugene’s 2nd Walking and Biking Summit January 26, 2008 8:30am – 1:00pm South Eugene High School Cafeteria – the cafeteria entrance is at … Read more
Jim Middaugh(Photos © Jonathan Maus) In a rare move for an aspiring politician, City Council hopeful Jim Middaugh is telling supporters to stop giving him money. In a statement released late Thursday night, he claimed they are “over the top” with $5 contributions. “In fact,” the statement said, “We’re over the top so far that … Read more
Meet under the Burnside Bridge (west side) at 5:30pm and ride at 6:00
Lobbyist Paul Romain forced a compromise.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) Whew. A lot has transpired with the Safe, Sound, and Green Streets Proposal in recent weeks. First, some background… The monumental proposal will look to raise over $400 million for transportation system maintenance and safety projects by way of a new fee charged to city residents … Read more
Officer Clinton and the suspect vehicle.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) Just before noon today, police responded to tips about a blue Hummer H2 parked on the corner of SW Salmon and Broadway. The vehicle fit the description of the SUV that was involved in a road rage attack in Northwest Portland.
Just a quick note to introduce the latest bike I’m test-riding in my ongoing quest to find my perfect city bike. Behold the Batavus Socorro:
A flyer for the PDX Bike Militia A new group known as the PDX Bike Militia has launched a service that will look to improve safety for bike riders in the city by pairing them up with “bike escorts”. In a message to the Shift email list announcing the new service, they described several examples … Read more
The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) issued a statement today that work on a sewer project will impact a popular bike route in the Sellwood area of Southeast Portland. Their Sellwood Reliever Sewer project will take place along several points of SE Umatilla Street (from 19th westward), which is a key connector … Read more
The Worst Day of the Year Ride (official website) 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, veggie chili, chicken noodle soup, cornbread, bagels, hot cider … Read more
Event Title: Winter Plastics reCYCLE Ride Date: Saturday, January 26, 2008 Time: The caravan leaves at Noon. Meeting Location: Mt. Tabor Sun Community School 5800 SE Ash St, Portland, OR 97215 Meet by the Rain Garden Destination: Floyd Light Middle School, 10800 SE Washington (east of HWY 205) It’s not that far away! Approximate ride … Read more
Chris Smith made it to 1000! Chris Smith, Bike/Walk’s pick for Sam Adams’ seat, is awaiting verification that he has qualified for Voter Owned Elections funding after turning in 1050 $5 contributions. This is very exciting news for grassroots democracy, in my opinion, and the cycling community was key to getting Chris this far. So… … Read more