Dispatch from where a 12-year-old was hit and killed while bicycling in Hillsboro
It happened just a few blocks from my house.
Shannon Johnson (Family Biking Columnist)
BikePortland Articles by Shannon Johnson (Family Biking Columnist)
Family Biking: What’s under our tree this year?
A few products that make our winter riding easier.
Biking our way to a slower family life
It’s not just the speed of travel. It’s the speed of life.
Family Biking: Mobile bike repair to the rescue!
Mechanics that make house calls are a blessing for biking families.
Rain gear recommendations from our Family Biking Columnist
Shannon Johnson has put these products to the test — and that’s really saying something in her family.
I was ready to ride in the rain, until it rained
I know that feeling of not wanting to ride in the rain — and I’m here to help you push through it!
Family Biking: A cop admonished me for taking the lane
Shannon was doing nothing wrong; but the officer chose to pull her over instead of the driver who passed her.
How to enjoy free fun for the family by bike this summer
Use your bike to open up a world of affordable outings for you and your little ones.
Family Biking: How to carry a stroller on your bike
You can do a lot more by bicycle than you might originally think.
Locked schoolyards are the bane of biking families
Just because a school is closed, it doesn’t mean their playground should be.
Family Biking: This spring, take the ‘Why not bike?’ challenge
A simple question that can help reframe those pesky excuses.
Family Biking: Reflections on my 2-year biking birthday
It’s been two years since our family embarked on this biking life adventure. I’m savoring the joy, happy memories, and growth that biking has brought into our lives. I’m smiling at the photos of our first early, nervous, excited rides around town. And to my husband, I’m adding a wink and a happy jab of … Read more