It’s official! New section of Historic Columbia River Hwy State Trail now open
A gorgeous new segment of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail is now officially open to the public.
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BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
County says Hawthorne Bridge speed bumps a “mistake”
Second thoughts about bump installation.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland) A set of speed bumps in the bicycle lane of SE Madison Ave as it approaches the Hawthorne Bridge are likely to be removed. The bumps have garnered a lot of feedback — much of it negative — since they were installed a few weeks ago with … Read more
Portland cyclocross is the pits
Racing bikes is far from the only thing that makes our local cyclocross scene special.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)
By next month, Springwater path will be repaired and lengthened
Hang in there. It should be done by the end of this month. (Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) By next month, the Springwater Corridor bike path will be in the best shape its been in since early 2012. It will also boast a new, 2.25 mile section of pavement at its southern end in the town … Read more
Get smart: Two nights, six advocacy events
A City Club sponsored panel discussion will look at who’s riding — and who’s not. There’s a reason Portland is such a haven for transportation wonks, advocates, and civic engagement superstars. There is never a shortage of advocacy-related events to attend. I have six events on my calendar scheduled for tonight and tomorrow night — … Read more
Chris King Precision Components hires former head chef of Clyde Common
Chris DiMinno, shown here at the 2013 Chris King Gourmet Century.(Photo by J. M Chris King Precision Components has hired well-known Portland chef Chris DiMinno. DiMinno has spent the past five years as head chef at Clyde Common, a popular restaurant on SW Stark adjacent to the Ace Hotel. The move by King has made … Read more
County installs speed bumps to slow down riders on Hawthorne Bridge viaduct
Five new bike speed bumps greet riders heading onto the Hawthorne Bridge sidewalk.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland) Multnomah County has installed a series of speed bumps (a.k.a. rumble strips) on SE Madison Ave as it approaches the Hawthorne Bridge (westbound). The bumps are aimed at reducing bicycling speeds as riders transition from the on-street bike lane … Read more
Cyclocross interview series: OBRA Executive Director Kenji Sugahara
OBRA Executive Director Kenji Sugahara in the office of U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley in March 2012.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) Welcome to the fourth installment in our series audio interviews with local cyclocross personalities. We’ve partnered with the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) to broadcast these interviews in advance of their 2013 Cyclocross Championship event coming … Read more
Jobs of the Week
If you are looking for an awesome job in the apparel, retail or event ride industries, you have come to the right place. We’ve had three great opportunities posted to our Job Listings this week. Check out more details via the link below… Production Designer – Castelli US Sales Manager – Performance Bicycle Customer Service … Read more
Landscapers, please stop blowing leaves into bike lanes – UPDATED
Landscape crews at Rose City Golf Course in northeast Portland have blown leaves into the bike lane on NE Tillamook.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) It’s that time of year when the beauty of fall becomes a bane to bike riders. We marveled at the leaves last month and rejoiced while riding through them. But now that … Read more
Job: Customer Service / Volunteer Coordinator – Cycle Oregon – FILLED
Sorry. This job has been filled. Job Title Customer Service / Volunteer Coordinator Company/Organization Cycle Oregon Job Description Come be a part of the Best Bike Ride in America! Cycle Oregon is looking for someone to join their event team. Cycle Oregon delivers the best combination of scenery, challenge, amenities, camaraderie and philanthropy of any … Read more
Getting hooked on cyclocross
Hooked.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Seeing people get hooked on a new type of cycling is one of the things that keeps cycling industry veterans going. And for some reason, cyclocross is especially good at reeling people in: Maybe it’s the challenging courses; the relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere; the support of family, friends and complete strangers; the … Read more