[Aaron and his couchat Bridge Pedal.] Self-described “transportation diplomat” Aaron Tarfman has launched a new blog. “Innovative Transport” will chronicle his bikey adventures and share his insights on urban planning and infrastructure. Tarfman is a professional architect who rode his bicycle across country from New York City to Portland in 2003 and has become a … Read more
It’s been almost a month since I last wrote about the Jammin’ 95.5 radio show story, but I haven’t forgotten about it. Even though many people have thanked me for a job well-done and congratulated me on a “victory”, for some reason I still don’t feel like celebrating. I have also heard from several of … Read more
The details of a hit-and-run crash in Washington County last Saturday have been making their way around the web. Friends of the victim are hoping to find the driver in order to bring them to justice. The victim—the mother of 2 year-old triplets—was forced off the road by a pickup towing a boat trailer and … Read more
[See the interviewon CrankMyChain! TV] Filmmaker Dan Kaufman visited injured Zoobomber Reverend Phil in the hospital last night. Rev Phil suffered a “spiral fracture” of two bones in his leg after crashing on Sunday’s Zoobomb run. Kaufman has posted the video interview on his website. When asked about the alleged ice-throwing that led to his … Read more
[Rev Phil on a recent Zoobomb] Last night’s weekly Zoobomb run turned ugly when someone hurled ice at approaching riders. The ice cause several major crashes, including a “nasty” compound leg fracture to local cycling personality and film promoter Reverend Phil. Here’s the word I got from a Zoobomber who was on the ride: “Last … Read more
[New Belgium’s marketingsuperhero Chris Winn.] New Belgium’s Tour de Fat rolled through Portland Saturday and the crew from Fort Collins, Colorado put on one of the best bike parties of the year. It got started with the craziest bike parade I’ve ever done (with clothes on). I have no idea where all the zany, outlandish … Read more
Today we’re having a party for my daughter Danica. It’s hard to believe but she turned one year-old last week. Since I announced her birth and her first-ever bike ride on this site, I thought I’d share a few photos of her first bikey year.
[Click photo to enlarge.] [*Update: Kris Schamp from the Bike Gallery has posted some up-close and detailed photos of the Trek Lime.] A while back I posted about how Shimano had chosen Portland as a pilot city to unveil their latest and greatest component group called Coasting. This new group is supposed to revolutionize city … Read more
[Another day, another load for Robert.] It’s been way too long since I joined my cargo-loving compatriots on a bike move but I’m,happy to report that the bike move(ment) is as strong as ever! *Local and international media are taking notice. Dan Kaufmann of CrankMyChain! caught a recent one on video. You can watch it … Read more
Last week I worked a table at the Interstate Farmers Market. I passed out free bike maps and stickers, talked to folks about bikes, and answered random bike questions. As an ice-breaker I asked people to try and stump me with a question about bikes in Portland. I got quite a range of responses including;
A few weeks ago I was on NE Broadway and 15th when I looked up and saw this woman and her peculiar bike. After a moment or two I realized it was an authentic “bakfiets” (Dutch for container bicycle) straight from Holland…and so was the rider, given her strong, confident, blond, helmetless style. Not surprisingly, … Read more
[Looking south at currentend of Esplanade path.] Yesterday was the public hearing on the SK Northwest development case. Unfortunately I wasn’t there but here’s a report from what I’ve heard and read so far. According to Evan Manvel of the BTA there were about 45 people there which is “significantly more than these hearings usually … Read more