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Steven Basden calls police after talking with a woman who drove her car up onto the bike path in the middle of the I-205 bridge.(Photo: Paul Anderson) On Sunday around 10:30 a.m., Half Fast Velo teammates Steven Basden and Paul Anderson were pedaling along on the Glenn Jackson Bridge/I-205 bike path when they made a … Read more
Trike-share! (Photo: B-cycle) Lots of fun stories, news, and other stuff to share from last week, so let’s get started… — It is truly exciting to watch the launch of CitiBike bike-share in New York City. According to Streetsblog, over 4,000 people signed up for a membership in the first 24 hours. — Almost as … Read more
The start of De Ronde, a group ride that attracted hundreds of riders on Saturday.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Saturday was another great edition of the infamous and unofficial classic Ronde PDX ride. Hundreds of people showed up to push the limits of their legs over 47 miles and nearly 8,000 feet of climbing. We climbed … Read more
Job Title New Inventory Coordinator Company/Organization Community Cycling Center Job Description The Community Cycling Center broadens access to bicycling and its benefits through hands-on programs, volunteer projects, and neighborhood bike shop. We believe bicycles are a tool for empowerment and a vehicle for change. This position is located at the Community Cycling Center bike shop … Read more
Tauru Chaw at Multnomah Falls yesterday.(Photo: Christi Bruchok) Riding a bicycle from Argentina to Alaska is a huge challenge. Now imagine if you were legally blind. Christi Bruchok and Tauru Chaw — both of whom are legally blind and are over 12,000 miles into their journey — will speak in Portland on Sunday. Tauru and … Read more
This is how you’ll feel at Filmed by Bike.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Filmed by Bike, one of Portland’s most beloved celebrations of bicycling, starts tomorrow! This is the 11th annual festival and organizer Ayleen Crotty has put together what looks to be another stellar event. The street party is bigger and more exciting, there are … Read more
Marching orders from the League. Portland is one of just three cities in the U.S. to have achieved a Platinum level designation for bike-friendliness from the League of American Bicyclists. Platinum used to be the highest level a city could earn; but now there’s Diamond and the League just announced details on what it will … Read more
Riding on NE 28th: A lot of people do it, but it could be a lot nicer.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) A City of Portland paving project (yes, they still do them) on NE 28th Avenue has spurred a discussion among local activists about how to improve bike access on a busy segment of the street. … Read more
Just one job posted to our Job Listings this past week. Learn more via the link below… Mechanic/sales/service – Waterfront Bicycles
Through this gate is a somber and spiritual place — that also happens to be a very popular and important bike route.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) River View Cemetery, perched in lush green hills above the Willamette River just south of downtown Portland, is just like any other cemetery in America except for one major difference: … Read more
Two more bike-based businesses. Recently I’ve learned about two more Portland businesses that have made bicycles an integral part of their business. Crank Roasting is a new coffee company and Co-Creative Pruning has been in business since 2010. I asked the owners of both businesses to share more about what they do and why they’ve … Read more
Job Title Mechanic/sales/service Company/Organization Waterfront Bicycles Job Description This is a seasonal position working in a fun customer service centered shop. We have the largest fleet of rental bikes in the city and enjoy a brisk summer of tourist with lots of energy for exploring Oregon by bike. We also sell retail bicycles and gear. … Read more