I’ve been without an off-road bike in my stable for way too long. This is a big deal to me because back in the day I used to eat, sleep and breathe mountain biking. So last week, when my neighbor dropped of his old Kona MTB on my porch (he got something new and didn’t … Read more
[Sacrificing valuable floor space for bikes.] The Ecotrust building in Northwest Portland is one of my favorite places to work; it’s quiet, connected, and caffeinated. It’s also home to eco-friendly global retailer Patagonia. I passed by their storefront the other day and noticed an in-store bike rack and curiously bikey signage. I had to investigate. … Read more
When some cyclists got wind of a Jammin 95.5 picnic event at Grant Park on Saturday many in the community urged them not to attend. There was a concern that if any cyclists showed up it would just incite the radio station’s fans and tarnish an already tense situation. Jasun Wurster disagreed. He thought a … Read more
My 17″ Fuji Boulevard FS mens mountain bike was stolen on July 17, 2006 from PSU. It has a black frame, with red white and silver accents. I have attach a picture of it as well. Serial number is CF3C03250. Thanks, Anna redchillismoke@yahoo.com
[Veloshop owner in Bicycling Magazine] Molly Cameron, owner of downtown Portland’s Veloshop is profiled in the “Wrench” section of the latest issue of Bicycling Magazine. The article (on page 43 of the September issue) focuses on Molly’s committment to making sure nothing in her store is derived from animals. That means no leather saddles and … Read more
My bike was stolen last thursday morning. I immediately reported it stolen. It was a silver cannondale v500 with an obx sticker, serfas gel seat, moutain rack rear gear rack, extra hand grips that come up like mountain bike grips, a green kids bell, a jannd underseat gear sack, a front-mount gear bag, powergrips straps … Read more
on wednesday, july 19, around the corner from stumptown coffee on third and pine, a very large rat chewed through a cable lock and my bicycle was stollen. it is a chrome colored SPECIALIZED SEQUOIA with a blue front pannier and a back rack. i am bicycling from vancouver, bc to guadalajara, mexico, so this … Read more
[We need more than a sign.] As part of an ongoing protest against how cyclists got shafted on the St. Johns Bridge last year, a group of “ciclonudistas” is rallying the troops for their second annual naked protest ride (here’s a report from last year). A little background: Last year, the Oregon Department of Transportation … Read more
[Congestion] Looking to avoid a repeat of last year’s chaotic Bridge Pedal event, stakeholders and city agencies recently came together to discuss concerns and review the ’06 course. Last year’s ride was unfortunately the victim of it’s own success (and maybe some poor planning). Several rest stops and other places on the route caused major … Read more
[Chris and an old friend.] While at the Chris King Tour de France party last night, I heard someone mention that a guy rolled up on a bicycle made by Chris King himself. In all my years in the bike industry, including a stint as a King employee, I was surprised I’d never heard about … Read more
In my previous post about a phone call with apologetic program manager Tim McNamara, I asked all of you if we should try and cut a deal with the station and move on, or if we should continue to pressure them until the tape is heard. The response was mixed.
Last night I finally got down to the Lucky Lab to join the Chris King Tour de France viewing party. Chris King Components is based just a few miles from the Lab and they started the Tour party tradition last year when their headsets were ridden by Lance Armstrong to his 7th straight Tour victory. … Read more