Dates announced for “De Ronde” ride weekend
The Portland area’s toughest two-day ride is coming in one month. Get ready for “De Ronde” and “La Doyenne.”
Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
Change the focus, tell a story, take a seat: 3 takeaways from the Summit
There were lots of great takeaways from this year’s National Bike Summit. Here are a few that are at the top of my mind.
Job: Development Coordinator – Community Cycling Center
Sorry. This job has been filled. Find more openings here. Job Title Development Coordinator Company/Organization Community Cycling Center Job Description The Community Cycling Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Our mission is to broaden access to bicycling and its benefits. We envision a vibrant community where people of all backgrounds use bicycles to stay healthy and … Read more
Oregon advocates find warm reception on Capitol Hill
Oregon’s top-notch team of bike advocates spent the day lobbying their members of Congress on Capitol Hill.
PBOT’s Active Transportation manager hired to run Portland Streetcar
The manager of PBOT’s Active Transportation Division has left the agency to become the leader of Portland Streetcar Inc.
One big way ‘Women Bike’ is changing the face of advocacy
Suepinda Keith from North Carolina exemplifies exciting progress by the League to bring more diverse women voices into the national advocacy conversation.
USDOT Sec. Foxx focuses on safety, politics and economics at Summit speech
The National Bike Summit gave us our first chance to hear directly from new US DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx.
Blumenauer uses Summit keynote to rally troops around gas tax increase
Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer is dusting off an idea he hasn’t proposed for over two decades: A gas tax increase.
Oregon advocacy team sets strategy for Capitol Hill lobby day
Oregon’s advocacy team is set for the big lobbying day on Capitol Hill scheduled for Wednesday.
Costumes not commutes, and other tips to cultivate the ‘all powerful bike lobby’
Great ideas abound at the Women’s Forum. Here are a few tips and tricks of the advocacy trade from a few women who are on the front lines.
Job: Bike Shop Employment – Bike N Hike
Job Title Bike Shop Employment Company/Organization Bike N Hike Job Description Bike N Hike is beginning our search for a few good folks to help staff our stores this season. We’re poised for an exciting 2014, with fresh brands including Raleigh & Norco – 2 well established Pacific Northwest companies designing rad bikes right here … Read more
Major snowstorm impacts Oregon advocacy at National Bike Summit
The impacts of a major snowstorm in the DC area are being felt with many Summit attendees — including several key members of Oregon’s delegation — not being able to make the trip.