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It’s been a big week for the guys over at Ruckus Composites. They made the cover of the Portland Mercury for putting a hot dog into space (not a typo) and now they’re getting ready to host a big bike swap in Saturday. Check the event description and the flyer below for all the details:
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Last month I shared the story of a reader who admitted that he doesn’t always stop for people on foot waiting to cross the road in front of him. In that story I mentioned Oregon’s crosswalk law; but I mistakenly left out a key part of it. After hearing from several … Read more
We got a bit behind in rounding up new Job Listings, so today’s post goes back about one month. If you’re looking for a job, check out the opportunities recently posted to our Job Listings. Check out the links below to learn more… Bike Store Manager – Mojo Bikes (Vietnam) Product Manager – Capital One … Read more
Our friends at Filmed by Bike are prepping for another year of great bike movies and they’ve just released this year’s official event trailer. Watch it below, and remember, submissions are due January 20th! Filmed by Bike 2013 Trailer from Filmed by Bike on Vimeo.
Who says families with small kids (on their own bikes) can’t bike through big cities?(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
2013 is shaping up to be a huge year for The Lumberyard indoor bike park. Yesterday I shared news about two clinics/events this month and today they’ve just shared news of yet another big event. Check out full details below… Lumberyard Indoor Bike Park will host Sugar Showdown Woman’s Weekend The Lumberyard MTB, Portland’s unique … Read more
Streetview of Springwater and Spokane. In response to multiple citizen complaints, the Portland Police Bureau says they plan to begin a series of enforcement actions on the Springwater Corridor Trail near Sellwood Riverfront Park. BikePortland was contacted by Sgt. Ty Engstrom of the PPB Traffic Division on December 14th in hopes we could spread awareness … Read more
This poem was submitted by reader and St. Johns resident Jamie Caulley. I think it captures the challenge and the beauty of riding through Portland winters. Read it below the jump…
Job Title Bicycle Service Technician Company/Organization Bike Gallery Job Description Overview Service Technicians, also known as bike mechanics, represent the link between customers and our service department. Being able to comfortably interact with customers is a basic expectation of all service personnel. This includes being able to respond to telephone inquiries, and customers in the … Read more
Ride, Daniel-son. The Lumberyard, Portland’s indoor bike park, has quickly gained a loyal following. But while most people think of it as a place to ride the berms, ramps, and other fun features, The Lumberyard is also beginning to fulfill its potential as a prime location for industry gatherings, product debuts, and skills clinics. Case … Read more
A Portland Fire & Rescue truck slid on ice on Sam Jackson Park Road yesterday.(Photo: PF&R) A man crashed while bicycling downhill on SW Sam Jackson Park Road yesterday. Then, when Portland Fire & Rescue responded to the crash, their fire truck slid on the ice and smashed into a guard rail. According to Portland … Read more
Cool (and free!) event coming tomorrow (1/3) night at Upper Echelon Fitness (1420 NW 17th Ave, #388). See details below: Northwest Natives Tyler Farrar and Jacob Rathe talk professional cycling and more at a presentation at Upper Echelon on Thursday, January 3rd, 2013. PORTLAND, ORE – Upper Echelon welcomes back Garmin-Sharp-Barracuda professional cyclists Tyler Farrar … Read more