With all the craziness around the radio show fiasco I want to lighten things up with some fun tidbits from my inbox. First, check out the photo below that was forwarded to the Shift email list: [Portland City Commissioner Sam Adams]Photo by dropoutbikeclub
The storm around The Playhouse radio show is gaining strength by the minute. It is simply amazing to see what a concerned and active community can accomplish. On the other side, employees and supporters of the show question our credibility because most of us have not heard the original broadcast. I also have a feeling … Read more
[Submitted by Dan M.] My 2003 bianchi road bike (light green) was stolen yesterday in broad daylight, they cut through my wire lock, on 8th and Davis.
[Submitted by Mercedes] White Peugeot fixed gear, older style ~70’s, a ratty body geometry seat, suzue basic track hub on sun rim for the rear wheel, SR cranks with a red crank bolt cover. It had a horn with a rattling mounting, and the bar tape is ripped and falling off (it’s white too). It … Read more
[Submitted by n8rtot] Stolen Marin Bolinas Ridge 17″ Where: Lombard/Wabash @ Mocks Crest When: 7/17 between 8PM – 8:45PM Color: Brushed Steel Serial#: C415ESC035 The bicycle was locked with an Onguard Doberman Cable Lock – 8mm.
The situation with Jammin’ 95.5 and their Playhouse morning show continues to escalate. The posts have been linked to from all over the web, I have talked with the head of the League of American Bicyclists, the BTA, PDOT, and the local media. The word is spreading very quickly. The problem is that I’m not … Read more
Yesterday thousands of cyclists rolled down Highway 30, crossed the Broadway Bridge and rolled into Holladay Park near the Lloyd Center. The occassion was the 27th annual pedaling pilgrammage known as the STP or, Seattle-to-Portland bike ride. Organized by Cascade Bicycle Club, STP has become an institution for thousands of Northwest cyclists. From what I … Read more
[At Saturday’s GeekFair.]Photo: Josh Knisely The Sprockettes, Portland’s very own mini-bike dance troupe, have finally hit the big time. They will be the subject of an upcoming segment on the national NPR show Day to Day. The producer was down from Seattle over the weekend to get audio for the story at a Sprockette’s performance. … Read more
Just want to give a shout out to listeners of The Playhouse. Welcome to BikePortland.org. This is a blog that covers the cycling community here in Portland and it is open to everyone with constructive input on the issues. If you are trying to post hateful or divisive comments about the recent situation I will … Read more
We just got a response from P.K., host and creator of The Playhouse, the local morning radio show that broadcasted hateful, anti-cyclist comments on their program last Wednesday. P.K. contends that his comments were taken out of context and that we shouldn’t jump to conclusions until we’ve heard the broadcast (I asked him for a … Read more
[Submitted by Ian] My bike was lifted last night, here’s the details- Cannondale Headshok Mountain Bike (W/ Nobby Tires) C series (700, I think!) Metallic Blue, small frame. Black specialized bar ends, but they could have been ripped right off. Small “Bike Line of West Chester” decal on bottom of downtube. If found please leave … Read more
[Top tube detail.] Last night I pedaled out to St. Johns to visit Portland’s oldest bike shop and catch a glimpse of the 2006 ArtBike. I really like this program (organized by Portland Open Studios) because it combines art and bikes while encouraging people to ride. While at the party I ran into Dean Cannard … Read more