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“We frequently encounter these processions on training rides in Portland’s West Hills. Suggestions range from doing nothing (besides merely following the law), to stopping in respect while the procession goes by.”— Ray Thomas, lawyer For whatever reason, some of the most popular roads for bicycling on here in the Portland region also tend to be … Read more
Bike share is a runaway success in Washington D.C. We knew this was coming. With bike share finally moving forward in Portland, we could count on The Oregonian to do their best undermine it before it even hits the street. Why? Because it’s about bikes, it’s new — and most importantly — because it is … Read more
Freshly smoothed straights at Alpenrose Velodrome.(All photos by Brian List/OBRA)
Job Title Senior Bicycle Mechanic Company/Organization Lakeside Bicycles Job Description SW area bike shop seeking senior level bike mechanic. Must have minimum of 5 years experience working as a bicycle mechanic in a production environment. Experience installing and servicing Campagnolo components is highly desired. Must be able to do 6 to 8 repairs per day … Read more
U.S. Congressman Peter DeFazio spoke with passion during a speech at the National Bike Summit where he encouraged advocates to defend bicycling on Capitol Hill against Republicans.
Jen Michaelree’s bike where it came to rest after the collision.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Lawyers for a woman injured in a right hook collision in September 2010 at the notorious NE Couch/Grand intersection have filed a lawsuit against United Rentals Northwest alleging that one of their drivers was not properly trained. The suit has been … Read more
The stars have aligned for Portland to take part in the global Cyclo Femme ride on May 13th. The ride was created by Girl Bike Love (a website and online community for women who ride) with the goal to, “create a unified voice for women in cycling, encouraging and empowering more riders.”
PBOT’s new stop sign at on NW Broadway at Couch. (More photos below).
About two dozen leaders from a nationwide network of community bike shops met at the National Bike Summit to share experiences and set a course for the future.
The typical show-goer was not your typical Portland bike scenester — and that’s a good thing.
This just in from Rep. Blumenauer’s office: Bipartisan House Transportation Leaders Urge House Leadership to Move Quickly and Support Bipartisan Senate Transportation Legislation Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Robert J. Dold (R-IL), Mike Quigley (D-IL), Judy Biggert (R-IL), Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Charles Bass (R-NH) released a letter to House Leadership asking … Read more
A new path with separated space for biking and walking was set to begin construction here this summer. But a lack of funds has changed that plan. The City of Portland Parks & Recreation bureau announced this morning that a $2 million funding gap has put their plans for the South Waterfront Greenway project on … Read more