Tonight: Choose your own adventure to keep Midnight Mystery Ride alive
The Midnight Mystery Ride is one of many Portland bike culture traditions that is being forced to reconcile with social distancing requirements during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
Portland Mayor fears more people in the street, Oakland Mayor embraces them
It’s been a rip-roaring 24 hours in the streets activism world. We’ve seen Portland’s Mayor say “no” to adapting streets to be in line with Covid-19-induced behaviors. We’ve seen the City of Oakland become a national sensation for saying the opposite. We’ve had some important chats about how groups that work with people of color … Read more
Covid-19 news roundup: ‘Locals only’, Historic Hwy closure, slipstream science, and more
It’s sort of amazing to me that it’s been about a month since we got serious about this pandemic and there’s still a major split in local cycling circles about whether it’s a good idea to ride outside and how/where to ride if you do. Mask or no mask? Are rural routes OK? Or should … Read more
5 years after launch, PPB Bike Theft Task Force leader says problem remains ‘very bad’
Bike thieves do not care about the pandemic. In fact, it’s probably encouraging them to steal more. According to the Portland Police Bureau Bike Theft Task Force, bike theft in March was up 25% compared to last year. Task Force leader Officer Dave Sanders says it’s “very bad” out there right now. The BTTF was … Read more
A bikey birthday gathering in the time of Covid-19
The coronavirus has changed a lot of things about our daily lives, but it hasn’t stopped Portland’s bike-inspired street culture from blossoming.
BikePortland’s first post was 15 years ago today
Can you believe this site started with an innocent, 100-word post about biking to an ice cream shop with my wife and daughter 15 years ago? I can’t. On April 8th, 2005 I hit “Publish” and had no idea I would spend nearly every day of my life for the next 15 years thinking and … Read more
Masks, more room, and passing etiquette: The new rules for riding
Many Portland bike riders are already wearing masks. (Photos by Jonathan Maus/BikePortland) The Age of Masks is upon us.
Jobs of the Week: The CCC, Santa Barbara Bike Coalition, Portland Pedal Power, Velotech
The economy is reeling, but there are still jobs to be had in the bike world. Learn more about our freshest listings via the links below… – Mechanic/Brand Ambassador Rider – Portland Pedal Power by Waiter.com – Youth Programs Supervisor-Safe Routes to School – Community Cycling Center – Customer Experience Specialist – Velotech, Inc. – … Read more
Covid-19 Small Bike Business Resource Guide: Part 3 – A Roundup of Revenue Sources
The final installment of our three-part series written by Rebecca Small and Shawn Small. On Friday, we shared information on the two programs that are intended to help you maintain payroll. However, businesses have other expenses besides payroll. Though not an exhaustive list, the resources below can help you pay for things such as; fixing … Read more
With virus in the air, Portlanders packed onto streets and paths this weekend
(Photos: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland) I’m trying to justify an article I just read in The Oregonian with what I saw on a ride through Portland Sunday. And I can’t do it.