In letter to Mayor Hales and commissioners, national orgs ‘object’ to River View decision
The city’s bungled River View decision has raised national eyebrows.
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City Budget Office denies Parks’ request for Gateway Green and off-road cycling plan funds
No love for Gateway Green and the Off-Road Cycling Master Plan from the City Budget Office.
Oregon bill would make stolen bike location info probable cause for search warrant
Bill could make busting bike thieves easier for police officers.
Touring Tilikum: My first walk across the new bridge (photos)
Join me on a walking tour of the bike path on the new Tilikum Crossing Bridge.
Job: Salesperson – Athletes Lounge
Job Title Salesperson Company/Organization Athletes Lounge Job Description Athletes Lounge is a Triathlon Focused store, but we also sell Road and Lifestyle Bicycles along with Swimwear, Goggles, Wetsuits and a couple of brands of running shoes. We are a full service bicycle shop. We are looking for a full-time salesperson with a strong sales background … Read more
Riders rally at River View, urge city to reverse biking ban
Over 300 people who showed up at River View on the first day of the new ban on mountain biking.
River View update: Protest ride, OPB radio coverage, new video
Get updated on River View news.
Statement from BES Commissioner Fish on River View biking ban
Nick Fish.(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland) We’ve finally heard a response from Commissioner Nick Fish on the decision to prohibit bicycling at River View natural area. His policy director Jim Blackwood just emailed us the following statement: “River View provides a link for local wildlife to Forest Park, and includes special habitats including wetlands, interior forest, and … Read more
Biking in River View: A broken process and many unanswered questions – UPDATED
“There’s a public process we tried to go thru but got abandoned… now we’re supposed to be advocating for another public process?”— Kelsey Cardwell, NW Trail Alliance president It’s been 12 days since Commissioners Amanda Fritz and Nick Fish unilaterally decided to ban bicycling in the River View Natural Area and many people in the … Read more
Jobs of the Week: 10 great new opportunities
There’s a hiring boom in our region. We’ve had a record 10 job opportunities listed this week. Check them out via the links below… Bike Shop Sales Associates – Performance Bicycle Experienced Bicycle Mechanics – Performance Bicycle Bicycle Store Operations Manager Tualatin – Performance Bicycle Mechanic/Sales/Mobile – Holy Spokes/Rolling Wrench Seasonal Bike Mechanic – Bike … Read more
Guest article: A personal perspective on riding River View, a.k.a. the “cemetery trails”
A personal essay from Erik Tonkin, who’s been riding in River View for over two decades.
Love the Blazers? Don’t forget it’s Bike Night on April 8th
Blazers and biking: two great things that go great together.