Bike traffic in Portland on the first day of summer (Photos)
People squeeze into the bike lane during evening rush-hour on Williams.More photos below.(Photos © J. Maus)
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CRC update: Faith from Metro, $178 million for parking garages, and more
Parking garages will cost $178 million. Love it or hate it, the Columbia River Crossing project is marching forward. Fast (in mega-project terms). Below is a run-down of recent developments and news tidbits… Metro’s Leap of Faith On June 9th, Metro voted 5-1 in favor of a CRC resolution (Councilor Carl Hosticka was the lone … Read more
Pedalpalooza Recap: OMSI Science Ride
Blowing stuff up was only part of the fun at the OMSI Ride. Lots of kids turned for this one and organizers say they got 4-times as many people as they expected! More photos below.
(Photos: Jene-Paul)
(Photos: Jene-Paul)
Pedalpalooza Daily: Wednesday, June 22nd
Explore the land bridge
in Vancouver tonight.
(Photo © J. Maus)
in Vancouver tonight.
(Photo © J. Maus)
For those of you who rode the all-night Solstice ride last night. I salute you! Get a nap in today (if you can), and get ready for more riding tonight.
There’s a great mix of rides tonight, from a DIY workshop, a Surly meet-up, to juggling by bike and an exploration of the gorgeous trails in Vancouver.
Check out the full list below and… happy summer!
12:00pm Farmers Markets by Bike
Meet at Portland Farmers Market-Shemanski Park, SW Park Ave & SW Salmon St (By the Lincoln Statue in the Park Blocks)
Join us for a ride to some Farmers Markets around Portland Oregon, make sure to bring $ to purchase goodies and food. This ride is not a loop we will travel to 3-4 different Markets around Portland Oregon keeping a relaxed and easygoing pace.
Pedalpalooza Ride Recap: Cycle for Sisters
Reporter: Erinne Goodell Date: June 16, 2011 How many people showed up? – 20+ Recap: Over 20 folks showed up to support and learn more about Sisters Of The Road! We noshed on Sisters’ famous cornbread before heading out (yum!), and happily braved rush hour traffic to our many stops. We saw the former site … Read more
Job: Bike Mechanic (Bike Gallery)
Job Title – Bike Mechanic Company – Bike Gallery Job Description The Bike Gallery is seeking highly experienced professional bike mechanics for Service Department production positions. If you are driven, detail oriented and passionate about customers service, we want to hear from you. This is a unique career opportunity to be a part of what … Read more
Event: Gourmet Century (7/30/11)
Event: Gourmet Century Date: July, 30 2011 Visit GourmetCentury.com for more details. Description: The Gourmet Century is the signature event of the Chris King Precision Components event calendar. The 103-kilometer event is a non-competitive bicycle ride through the hub of Oregon Wine Country, located less than an hour’s drive from downtown Portland. The route is … Read more
Correcting the record on KOIN-TV Williams project coverage
Traffic on Williams.(Photo © J. Maus) As we reported earlier this month, the Portland Bureau of Transportation has decided to take a few more months before making any changes to North Williams Avenue. Last night, KOIN-TV (the local CBS affiliate) filed a story on the project. There are a few things of concern about their … Read more