10 of these bikes, as well as six others, remain missing.(Photo: Bike Clark County) The Vancouver Police Department announced this morning that they have arrested two men for stealing bicycles that were used by non-profit Bike Clark County (BCC) in their kids programs. From the VPD media release: … they arrested Matthew Robert Smith, 27 … Read more
This photo, taken in July 2008, shows how large trucks use the bike lanes on SE Caruthers as loading zones. This practice forces people walking and biking between the Esplanade and the Springwater paths to use the middle of the roadway. Unfortunately, the problem persists. (This photo is looking north on SE Caruthers toward SW … Read more
Would you like to see the police utilize bicycle patrols more often? Are you concerned about how the PPB handles marches and protests? The City of Portland and the Portland Police Bureau is forming a new group of citizens to provide input into their training programs. Since there are many ways bicycling intersects with police … Read more
It was a great day for bicycling.– Full gallery here –(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Sunset on the Broadway Bridge.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Once again we find ourselves in the midst of the big debate: Should bike riders be required to have a license? This time it comes up following a decision by the City of Portland to partially close N. Wheeler Ave. The closure prevents all vehicles (not just cars and trucks) from turning right from Broadway … Read more
Another Portland business has realized the awesome role cargo bikes can play in their bottom line (and their brand/reputation). Sparky’s Pizza on Belmont (they have seven other locations) now has a fully decked-out Madsen cargo bike as one of it’s delivery vehicles… And of course Sparky’s is far from the only pizza joint in town … Read more
Good clean fun.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Lumberyard Bike Park has announced a new partnership with the Madison South Neighborhood Association to fund free passes for local high school students. The Lumberyard is located on NE 82nd Ave, right across the street from Madison High School. At the suggestion of people in the neighborhood, The … Read more
Lance was larger than life in the bike world, even here, when he appeared in a video at the 2010 National Bike Summit in Washington D.C.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland
Just one bike job posted on our listings this week; but it’s a good one. Locally based online retailer (and they have brick/mortar store too) BicyclingHub.com is looking for a lead marketing person. Check out the details via the link below… Marketing Manager/E-commerce Expert – BicyclingHub.com
In case you haven’t noticed, Portland-based Northwest Trail Alliance is really becoming a strong force for good in the region. They are building trails, building relationships, and building a movement around mountain biking. NWTA President Jon Pheanis just shared a cool checklist in their monthly newsletter that’s worth more attention. Check it out… The Mountain … Read more
Jeff Lauten, shown here with his daughter at the site of the future Harper’s Playground, where he hopes to donate a paving stone with his club’s name on it.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Unicycle Bastards, a local unicycle riding club, wants to help build Harper’s Playground in north Portland’s Arbor Lodge Park. The group came … Read more