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Will the new bike lanes coming to SE Foster Road connect all the way to 52nd? PBOT’s latest idea gets you tantalizingly close; but would route the bikeway north through neighborhood streets in order to preserve on-street auto parking.
A rider was taken to the hospital last night after being involved in a collision with someone driving a car at the intersection of NE Skidmore and Mallory.
Holman Lane in Forest Park could be an excellent connection between downtown/northwest Portland and the west side — but unfortunately it’s only open to bikes in the uphill direction.
Santas in spandex ‘Pay it Forward’ by delivering Christmas presents by bike to families in need.
The bike industry is abuzz with news of a global recall of 19,000 sets of high-end SRAM hydraulic road brakes; and it turns out a cyclocross race in Bend, Oregon on December 7th had a lot to do with it. SRAM made the voluntary recall announcement on December 13th, citing, “last weekend’s Cyclocross racing in … Read more
Detail of PBOT plans for bike lanes on Foster Rd. It’s been almost two months since a committee of citizens approved PBOT’s plans to re-design SE Foster Road. If all goes according to plan, Foster will get a new bicycle-only travel lane between SE 56th and 90th and a host of other changes meant to … Read more
Job Title Bike Mechanic Job Skills Training Project Coordinator Company/Organization Bike Works Seattle Job Description Job Skills Training Project Coordinator Bike Works, the Seattle bike education and community-focused non-profit, is hiring for a full-time, permanent position to serve as Project Coordinator for our Job Skills Training program. The position is full-time, non-exempt and starts immediately. … Read more
Swift has some big plans for Portland, and you can be a part of it tonight. Tis the season to be jolly, ride bikes, and huddle up for warmth with friends old and new. Our list of upcoming events below will give you ample opportunity to do all three… Tonight! — Midnight Mystery Ride Meet … Read more
Coventry Cycle Works owner Marilyn Hayward has filed bankruptcy, closed her Beaverton store, and faces an uncertain future. But there is hope and the community can play a role in how this turns out.
Just one Job Listing to share with you this week; but it looks interesting. Check out more details via the link below… Badass Bicycle Mechanic(s) – Guerrilla Development
Dylan Rivera (on the left) is now PBOT’s Communications Manager and a member of the Director’s Team.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) Two recent moves by the Portland Bureau of Transportation show that the agency wants to fix its past PR woes, tighten up its communications strategy and set a clear(er) course for the future. On Tuesday, … Read more
For the 18th year, the Community Cycling Center made wishes come true for hundreds of low-income kids at their Holiday Bike Drive.