[Art meets sport] It was fitting that the Cycle Oregon crew unveiled the 2006 route at a classy place like the Portland Art Museum. I’ve never seen such a big hoopla just to announce a ride. It was really impressive. From the covered and guarded bike parking to the 20 or so smiling, official-T-shirt-clad volunteers … Read more
The bike fun rampage continues… Shift to Bikes presents Valentine’s Day Mocktails on the Hawthorne Bridge When: Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 4:30 to 6:30pm Where: On the south side of the Hawthorne Bridge, on the east end (under the I-5 overpass, where the path spirals down to the Esplanade). Details: Volunteers will be out demonstrating … Read more
[Sharky and Velo] I snapped these photos downtown a few days ago. I noticed this guy riding around with a kid in his messenger bag and had to stop for a closer look. Turns out he goes by “Sharky” and his boy’s name is “Velo”. I heard from some other messengers that Sharky is “an … Read more
[Tom Knipe] Last week I sat down with Tom Knipe, interim director of the Community Cycling Center (CCC). For the uninitiated, the CCC is known for their great programs, parts recycling, used bike shop, and their Holiday Bike Drive which donates bikes to kids. When I got there, programs manager Gabe Graff gave me the … Read more
I’m happy to announce that I’ve now raised almost $1000 for my trip to the National Bike Summit in Washington DC. I’m all registered, I’ve bought my plane tickets, and even snagged a hotel room right across the street from the Summit. Huge thanks to everyone who donated. I’ve been amazed at your generosity and … Read more
[Photo by Team Magic] The fledgling Portland Triathlon Club is hosting professional triathlete Desiree Ficker at their montly meeting tonight. Desiree is a former Pro Duathlete of the Year from 2002-2004 and the USA Triathlon Rookie of the Year in 2001. According to the club, Ficker has been in town for a training clinic and … Read more
Cold temperatures didn’t stop over 30 riders from helping Beth Hamon celebrate the third birthday of Slug Velo today. Beth founded Slug Velo as a slow and social riding club and her rides always draw a refreshing mix of bike lovers young and old. I brought Eleni along, but since today was my birthday Robert … Read more
[Dingo on his mini tall-bike] The Sprockettes and the Zoobombers left their mark on Saturday night’s roller derby season opener at the Expo Center. Their half-time extravaganza including some gnarly derby action with plenty of thrills and spills by an amped up Zoobomb crew. Then, the Sprockettes did their thing and and were met with … Read more
[In case you haven’t been following the Specialized and Mountain Cycle saga, read this post first.] Yesterday I sent an email to Specialized’s legal person, Kim Arca. I wanted to give them the chance to make a statement because I felt like by saying nothing they were only making things worse for themselves. Here is … Read more
Someone submitted this great drawing of their stolen bike. “I Share the Road” is working. Check out this “true story”. The North Portland Greenway effort to connect the Esplanade from the Steel Bridge to St. Johns is moving right along. The PINE Film Fest is showing some interesting bike films tonight at the Hollywood Theater. … Read more
Some great news to share… As part of a big project to get more folks to walk and bike around their neighborhoods, the City of Portland Office of Transportation will include 5,000 of my stickers (see below) in a kit they’re sending to residents of Northeast Portland. Woohoo! More details on the “Northeast Hub” project … Read more
Get most of Portland’s bike advocates in one room, add free food and drinks, throw in a few city commissioners, and top it off with a couple congressman and you’ve got the recipe for some real bike lovin’. An exciting cross-section of the bike community got together at the Bike Gallery last night to pat … Read more