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[I know I did a little recap of my own, but this one is more official — from one of the ride organizers. — Jonathan] Reporter Name Kristin Bott Ride Hott Sock II : Return of the Crew Date Friday, June 11, 2010 Ride Report Forty-ish bikey folk met at Vera Katz (who, without our … Read more
Ride Tour de Raunch Ride Date Friday, June 11, 2010 Ride Report As one attendee put it, the Tour de Raunch was full of sexy, naked tattooed win! Grand total, we had about 15 attendees; some joined us a little late, some left a little early. We gathered at Col Summers park at 8 pm … Read more
It’s that time of year.(Photo © J. Maus) O.K. Portland, it’s June, it’s finally not feeling like winter, and… it’s Pedalpalooza! There is so much going on this weekend it’s ridiculous. Whatever you’re up to on two-wheels we’d love to hear about it. Hopefully you’re following some of our Pedalpalooza coverage. We’re posting lots of … Read more
7-11 parking lot was turned into a dance floor.(Photos © J. Maus)
About 30 or so people met on the Eastbank Esplanade for the Hott Sock II ride. Sporting all manner of fun and funky socks, we rode down to Sock Dreams in Sellwood. When we rolled up, Sock Dreams staff and owners led us in the sock games. There was beer, sock prizes, and much more. … Read more
We got a special tour of Hollywood memorabilia from Mike Clark.(Photos © J. Maus) I met up with Portland’s Museum Lady and Queen of Bike Fun, Carye Bye, for one of her lauded Museum by Bike rides. The theme was Hollywood (she knows every museum in the city so there’s always got to be a … Read more
Meghan Sinnott (top left) photographs Kellie Davis (left) and Ashley Baldwin at the Irondelles Bikini Bike Wash, June 11, 2010. (Photo by Joel Preston Smith)
Hope everyone is enjoying Pedalpalooza. I just wanted to forward on a note regarding the Kickoff Parade last night. When I got home from the ride I was greeted with a voice mail and an email from a women who was in Irving Park with her dog when the ride rolled up (we ended at … Read more
Splendid Cycles owner Joel Grover (bottom left), talks up a Cycle Truck.(Photos © J. Maus) Southeast Portlanders and well-wishers from all over town helped welcome a new bike shop to the neighborhood last night. Splendid Cycles, a new shop on SE Belmont at 14th that specializes in cargo bikes, held its opening night bash. The … Read more
Location of crash. At about 7:10 this morning, a person on a bike was struck and seriously injured by someone driving a car on SE Division at 110th (in front of Bike Gallery). Following the collision, the person in the car fled and was later apprehended by police. The Portland Police Bureau Traffic Division’s Major … Read more
An exhibition of 125 years of bicycles infine art photographs begins next week.(Photo: Detail of Untitled (Girls on bicycles), 1946 by Herman Landshoff) One of the fringe benefits of living in a healthy bike ecosystem is that bike-inspired art is all around us. On that note, a few items have crossed my desk recently that … Read more
Riders roll up the Morrison Bridge.-Slideshow below/Gallery–(Photos © J. Maus)