Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
Cyclists create safety info card for motorists
A group of Portland cyclists have created a new safety information card as part of a campaign to educate motorists about bicycles and increase traffic safety. The new cards will debut tomorrow night at BikeCraft. [Front (larger version here)]
New hotel will have Dutch bike fleet
[The Ace Hotel is coming and they’re bringing Dutch bikes with them.] The Ace Hotel — Seattle’s “leading design hotel” — is set to open in Portland on January 30th of next year. I confirmed today with jorg&olif CEO Rob MacDonald that he is partnering up with the hotel to have a standing fleet of … Read more
Club publishes detailed online repair guides
The Southeast Portland-based Community Exchange Cycle Touring Club has been very busy since they got started back in February. One of their programs is a mechanic certification class and they’ve recently published part of their Mechanic Apprenticeship Curriculum online. Check out these amazing, step-by-step, thoroughly photographed and annotated instructions for several basic bike maintenance procedures:
Steve Brown has visions of a new velodrome
[Steve Brown] Steve Brown is a business development specialist with a penchant for track racing. He brings his bike on business trips to Los Angeles where he spins around the track at the gleaming ADT Event Center and dreams about having something similar in Portland. For six years he has raced all over the country … Read more
What to expect at BikeCraft
BikeCraft is much more than a place to find unique, bike-inspired gifts. It’s a place to meet old and new friends and get to know the artists behind the crafts. You don’t want to miss this event, so please invite all your friends and co-workers to come on down and check it out. Below is … Read more
Four high-end bikes stolen in Woodstock burglary
Michael Kloeppel is the General Manager of Cyclone Bicycle Supply, a bicycle parts and accessory distributor based in Southeast Portland. This past weekend, someone broke into his Woodstock neighborhood home and took his “irreplaceable” fleet of bicycles.
Holiday bike drive spirit spreads to Lake Oswego
Portland must lead the world in giving free bikes to kids. I’ve heard about several efforts currently underway to take donated bicycles, recondition them, and gave them to low-income kids for Christmas. The Community Cycling Center’s annual Holiday Bike Drive is the most well-known and this year they’re spreading the cheer far and wide.
Local racer readies for European trip
[Molly Cameron hopes to hold her own against the world’s best.] Molly Cameron — owner of The Veloshop — somehow finds time to not only run her bustling downtown bike shop, but she also competes at the highest levels of U.S. cyclocross racing. Coming off a top ten overall finish in the Cross Crusade series … Read more
Chris King unveils limited edition 2007 calendar
[Photo from 2007 Chris King Calendar] Portland-based Chris King Components has developed an exceptional reputation for their world-class headsets and hubs. But far beyond just bike parts, the company brings thoughtful excellence to everything they do. Their annual calendar is no exception. The 2007 edition features the work of photographic artist and Hood River resident … Read more
Cross season ends on muddy and memorable note
Held under clear, sunny skies on Sauvie Island — a rural paradise just north of Portland — the inaugural Kruger’s Crossing capped another wild and crazy Portland cyclocross season.