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Not sure why, but I’ve been getting a lot of interesting photos via reader emails lately. I shared a few last week, and who can forget the “don’t share the road” license plate? (Incidentally, the owner of that plate has gotten in touch with me wants to chat more about it). So here goes, three … Read more
Riders pedal north on I-405.Slideshow below/Gallery (82 images)(Photos © J. Maus)
The EcoShopper at work.(Photos © J. Maus) Eugene-based BicycleR Evolution knows a thing or two about trailers. The 15 year-old company is owned by Ian Scholz, brother of Alan and Hans Scholz, the guys who run Bike Friday (Alan also founded Burley Designs back in 1973). But, when the “EcoShopper” trailer showed up on my … Read more
This just in from a source in Vancouver…. Officer Patrick Johns of the Vancouver Police Department will be shooting a Public Service Announcement on bicycle safety. He wants to show that people should wear helmets, ride their bikes on the correct side of the road, in the bike lane, and wear bright colored clothes etc., … Read more
Tony Pereira and his new suit. (Photos © J. Maus) Bikes and fashion have enjoyed a renewed romance in America in the last few years. From the Cycle Chic movement to the proliferation of bike fashion shows, there is a growing awareness of — and market for — clothes that are stylish and comfortable to … Read more
“The patent also states that an iPhone or iPod could be used to automatically or in response to a user instruction, record video, audio, or take photographs reflecting the course…” [H/T to @dontbecreepy on Twitter via 9 to 5 Mac] The Patently Apple blog shared information today about a patent application from Apple that details … Read more
Bridge Pedal 2009, as seen from a helicopter flying over the Fremont Bridge.(Photos © J. Maus)
“The last thing we need is to have someone driving on Timberline Road encounter an out-of-control cyclist and the police knocking on a relative’s door to tell them their son or daughter are dead because of this.” — Oregon State Police Sergeant Duane Larson In response to a serious injury crash involving a man riding … Read more
Dan Maes The growing number of bike-sharing system consultants and vendors must be jumping for joy right now as comments by a Republican gubernatorial candidate in Colorado have thrust them into the national media spotlight. In his campaign for governor of Colorado, Tea Party favorite Dan Maes has raised questions about Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper’s … Read more
Senator Jeff Merkley (L).(Photo © J. Maus) Oregon’s rookie Senator Jeff Merkley continues to live up to his potential as active transportation’s greatest hope in the U.S. Senate. The Livable Communities Act (S.1619), which he introduced in the Senate back in March, passed out of a key committee yesterday and will now head to a … Read more
Spotted on NE MLK and Tillamook.(Photo: Amos Hunter) I’ve been trying to get a handle on my inbox of late, and in doing so I’ve come across a few neat photos that I figured would be fun to share. The first one comes from BikePortland staffer Jonathan “J.R.” Reed (yes, the only person on my … Read more
Metro has announced that $533,000 of Regional Travel Options grants are now available. This program has funded all sorts of great stuff in the past. See full details in press release below: Metro grants available to improve air quality, address community health issues Wondering how to install bike lockers in your community? Interested in creating … Read more