Just a reminder that the Portland Bike Forums are a great place to ask for advice, share your experiences, or just get something off your chest. If you don’t usually wander over that way, you should check them out. There’s an active community of people sharing information and discussing all sorts of interesting things, from … Read more
[Ron Buel of Riverfront for People wants tobury the East Bank freeway.] About a month ago I had lunch with Ron Buel of Riverfront for People. He had an idea to share with the bike community and wanted to get some feedback. I quickly found out that this wasn’t just any old idea… Buel is … Read more
The Recyclery is having a huge store sale! Everything in our shop is on sale, with prices negotiable. The sale spans November 13 – 18. Help keep your local bike store alive! 1417 Se 9th Ave, at Madison Hours are 11am to 7pm, Monday – Saturday 503.734.8831
[A scene from lastyear’s BikeCraft event.] I’ve finally confirmed a location and date for BikeCraft II. It will happen in the atrium of City Hall in downtown Portland on Thursday, December 7th. BikeCraft is an event that showcases handmade, bicycle-related arts and crafts made in Portland. For more information check out the BikeCraft page I … Read more
Friday Nov.17th @ Disjecta 7pm $5 proceeds go to future Sprockettes endeavors International Bike Dance Expose and kickoff benefit!!!!! B:C:Clettes and The Brakes bikedance teams from Vancouver, BC will be imported for your enjoyment. K.A.Z.U.M will defy gravity while astounding and amazing you with their acrobalance exquisiteness. On The Double (Seattle) are going to hype … Read more
[Expect more big crowdsat Hillsboro this weekend.] This Sunday the eyes of the cyclocross world will be set on Hillsboro Stadium (just a few miles west of Portland). Racers and media from all over the country will compete in the sixth race of the US Gran Prix of Cyclocross. The series has made previous stops … Read more
[It was great while it lasted.] The law requires that all cyclists have a front light and a rear reflector. A little over one year ago, the Traffic Division of the Portland Police Bureau began giving out free lights to bicyclists who were stopped for violating this law. The program was spearheaded by then Commander … Read more
“I would like to see a world-class bike racing event in Portland.”-Commissioner Adams Last night at City Hall, a sub-committee formed as part of the bicycle industry task force, met to discuss the potentials and pitfalls of creating a major bike racing event in Portland. The meeting got off to an exciting start when City … Read more