Intersection of SE Clinton and 29th. A group of parents in the inner-southeast Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood are fed up with what they say are people riding bicycles too dangerously down one of Portland’s busiest bikeways — SE Clinton Street. At issue is a school bus stop near the intersection of Clinton and SE 29th that services … Read more
Are custom, personalized U-locks the next big thing in bike fashion here in Bike City, USA? After all, U-locks are pretty much ubiquitous on the urban biking scene and they’re not exactly easy to conceal. So, why not add some flair and make a fashion statement out of them? Seems reasonable to me. Check out … Read more
You’ll be riding in no time.(Photo © J. Maus) I’ve really enjoyed all the helpful advice shared in response to our new Ask BikePortland column. Several people said they’d like to read a follow-up post with the most popular answers summarized, so here goes… This week’s question was from a reader who said she never … Read more
“We just think this is an unnecessary ordinance and is really unenforceable.” — Randy Schoen, Medford police chief in the Mail Tribune newspaper In the southern Oregon city of Medford, local lawmakers have decided to repeal an ordinance that required bicycles to have a license. According to a story in the Mail Tribune yesterday, the … Read more
Raitt, going for the stage win on the final ascent through Riverview Cemetery. – Watch video below – Portlander Merritt Raitt’s dreamy commute takes him from his home in Ladd’s Addition, along the Willamette River via the Springwater Corridor Trail, and then over the river and up the hills to Oregon Health Sciences University. It’s … Read more
Team Oregon Bike Advocacy in 2009. Meet the 2010 team below.(Photos © J. Maus) The 2010 National Bike Summit gets underway in Washington D.C. next week and the Team Oregon is ready to go. But before I introduce the fine set of advocates who will serve you at the Summit, a big thanks is order … Read more
A few weekends ago my girls and I, and several other families, planned to attend a local event. Since it was a sunny day, the location of the event was fairly close, and we all tend to bike frequently anyways, it turned into an impromptu group ride. There were kids (youngest was age 7) riding … Read more
Studded tires cause $50-60 million in road damage across the state each year — like these ruts on N. Rosa Parks Way in Portland.(Photo © J. Maus) With a lack of funding for transportation projects such a major issue in this town, it’s not surprising that some activists are taking a serious look at studded … Read more
Our story about public accusations of illegal activity by The Recyclery bike shop has sparked a lot of dialogue. Yesterday, I spoke about this issue with Portland Police Bureau Sergeant Troy King who works in the PPB’s Special Property Investigations unit. One of Sgt. King’s main responsibilities is enforcing Portland’s Secondhand Dealer regulations. I asked … Read more
TriMet has launched an online survey to help come up with a name for their new bike parking facilities. The facilities, funded with $1,000,000 in federal stimulus funds, will provide secure bike parking at the Sunset, Beaverton and Gresham Central transit centers. The survey includes several names to choose from, including “Bike & Ride,” “Bike … Read more
Inside Portland Bicycle Studio at a recent “In Studio” event.(Photos © J. Maus) A hub of bicycle-related businesses on Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd in Northeast Portland has become a one-stop shop for performance-minded cyclists. On Monday evening, the Portland Bicycle Studio opened its doors to the community for an up-close look at high-end helmets … Read more
Kids love bike camp!(Photos © J. Maus) With spring almost here, many Portland parents find themselves trying to choose between the myriad choices of local summer camps. Among them are two camps that will introduce your kid to the mix of fun, function and fitness that only a bicycle can bring. Here’s a bit more … Read more