Metro’s bond measure needs our help
Just got this email from the BTA: Dear BTA Friends, The Metro Natural Areas bond measure is a close call and may not pass in this election! We are asking you to do two things to help it through:
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Albright case progresses, decision coming next week
[Randy Albright] The case between TriMet and Randy Albright took a step closer to resolution today. Albright, a reporter from the Oregonian, and lawyers from both sides met this morning in downtown Portland for an arbitration session. I was subpoenaed by TriMet’s lawyers for my reporting on the case but I could not attend today’s … Read more
Rails-to-Trails conference coming to Portland
[Coming to Portland] It’s not on their website yet and hasn’t been officially announced, but I’ve just heard from a reliable source that the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy will hold their International Trails and Greenspaces Conference in Portland next year on August 7-10th. Local trail advocates and policymakers from the Portland Parks Bureau plan to form a … Read more
Questions surround Portland bike show announcement
Yesterday Lance Camisasca of Interbike responded to the announcement by Messe Friedrichshafen (organizers of the Eurobike trade show) to hold a new, rival trade show in Portland. In an official statement, Camisasca questioned the capacity of the Oregon Convention Center to hold a show that would be large enough to be successful: “”The OCC’s main … Read more
Cyclocross memories and the story of Michael Sylvester
[Cyclocross pioneer andbike fit specialistMichael Sylvester] Michael Sylvester has a unique perspective on the Portland cyclocross scene. He was around at the beginning. Sylvester, along with a small handful of intrepid cyclocross pioneers established the first race series in Portland back in 1985. Yes, that’s over two decades before the Cross Crusade came onto the … Read more
Local company picks up where Burley left off
[Can it replace a Burley?] SW Portland-based Showers Pass Clothing (4860 SW Scholls Ferry Rd.) has just released a new jacket that they tout as being the solution to the discontinued Burley Rock Point rain jacket. According to the official press release, “the new Showers Pass Touring Jacket has more features at a lower price … Read more
Jorg & Olif now available in the U.S.
I know isn’t directly related to Portland, but I’ve been following the local bakfiets and Dutch city bike news lately and I know a lot of Portlanders (including myself) love these things. So here you go. [Click for full view] Jorg & Olif, the stylish Canadian company who re-brands and modifies authentic Dutch city bikes … Read more
Details set for Sprockettes Benefit Party
[The Sprockettes do their thing.] The Sprockettes—those sexy, synchronized, mini-bike-dancing superstars—have released the official invitation to their big event, The International Bike Dance Off and Benefit Party.
Cyclists get day in court on Monday
Lawyer Mark Ginsberg has his work cut out for him on Monday. His office will finally get trials on all the remaining fixed-gear cases they’ve been handling (except for one which is scheduled for the next day). Here’s the word from Mark:
It’s Portland Week on Streetsblog
[Screenshot from Streetsblog.] I keep tabs on many blogs, but there are just a couple that I truly respect and admire. Right now, the one I’m most impressed with is Streetsblog. It is one of, if not the best activism-oriented blog on the Web. The blog is an initiative of the New York Streets Renaissance … Read more