Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

BikePortland founder. Father of three. North Portlander. Basketball lover. If you have questions or feedback about this site or my work, contact me via email at maus.jonathan@gmail.com, or phone/text at 503-706-8804. Also, if you read and appreciate this site, please become a paying subscriber.

BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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Bike and Bird with Slug Velo

This weekend is a great opportunity to explore Smith and Bybee Lakes at the height of bird migration season. Join Slug Velo (motto: “We’re Slow. We’re Sociable. We’re Slug Velo!”) for their “Brake for Birds” ride. Meet at the Delta Park/Vanport Park & Ride at 10 AM on Saturday…and don’t forget a sack lunch and … Read more


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Defensive Cycling

Noticed this Opinion piece by Chaelan MacTavish in PSU’s paper, The Vanguard. While the language and tone is decidedly anti-car I think it brings up a good point. “There are enough bad drivers that a daily ride means defensive cycling.” Riding defensively (especially in the city) is important not only for your own safety but … Read more


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Pretty Dress Success

Why is she smiling? -because she’s riding on a splendid spring day? -because 35 of her friends are riding with her? -because the two men next to her are wearing dresses? -because her Pretty Dress Ride was a huge success! Answer: All of the above! We all had a great time on the Pretty Dress … Read more


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PSU Cycling Team

Nestled in the heart of downtown, amid the tranquil North Park Blocks lies Portland State University…OK, OK, you already knew that. But…did you know they’ve got a thriving bicycle club and team that competes in the NW Collegiate Cycling Conference? Besides being a strong team that boasts NWCCC champions in two categories, they’re active in … Read more


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Only in Portland

Two very different and uniquely Portland bike events are happening this weekend… Saturday, get to know your local bike cult, CHUNK 666 for the Organ Donor Invite, a tall-bike jousting tournament beginning at 3:00 at Colonel Summers Park on SE Belmont and 20th. (I would leave the kids home on this one). Pretty Dress Ride … Read more


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Mass and a Bingo Party

You’ve probably heard of Critical Mass…the sometimes controversial always misunderstood bike ride that traverses, amoeba-like through the usually auto-dominated city streets. I’ve been on several of them myself and have always had an inspiring time. Last month I brought along my 2 year-old daughter and I even met Mayor Potter on one back in February. … Read more


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Not Bike Fun

If you’re wondering where this sign is so you can avoid the fate of that poor silhouette man…it’s across from Rocco’s Pizza downtown looking toward Powell’s. Be careful out there and watch out for large, tire-eating square holes in the ground!


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Ride to Earth Day

Hey all you earth-loving bikers…we’re riding down to the big Earth Day festivities at Sunnyside School tomorrow and you’re invited to join us. Meet at 6617 N. Michigan Ave., 9:00AM (just North of Portland Blvd east of I-5) and we’ll ride for about :45 minutes to Sunnyside Elementary on SE 34th & Taylor. We’ll take … Read more