Download program (JPG) The seventh annual Bicycle Film Festival is gearing up for its first-ever stop in Portland next week. About halfway through its worldwide tour, the fest has already made stops in Paris, Los Angeles, New York, and other cities. For Portland, organizers have planned a four day feast of bike culture that will … Read more
Former BTA staffer and volunteer Eric Lundgren is hard at work piecing together Portland’s bike history. He’s currently researching the topic for an upcoming book. I’ve read what he’s uncovered so far and I find it fascinating. Given how much bicycling is woven into the fabric of Portland, it’s exciting to learn more about this … Read more
Coming to Portland this weekend. A “Zeppelin of Love” full of fun-seeking cyclists is on its way from Los Angeles to Portland and they call themselves the Midnight Ridazz. The Midnight Ridazz began in 2004 when eight friends got together to ride the streets of Los Angeles. Or, as one of the Ridazz — who … Read more
Illustration by Portland artist Shawn Granton and story by Portlander Mykle Hansen. The current issue of the always excellent Vancouver BC-based Momentum Magazine has some notable Portland coverage. There’s a great story titled Bicycle Dream Date by local writer (and much more) Mykle Hansen. Its a great account of a full day on a bike … Read more
Crowds gathered one last time at the Alberta St. Clown House on NE 25th Ave.(File photo) This month’s Last Thursday on Alberta was notable for several reasons: the clowns, the cops, and the crowds. First and foremost, it was the last month in a long run of action at the Alberta Street Clown House (they’re … Read more
Just a quick post (I’m in Oakridge right now at MTB Oregon!) to share my photos from Last Thursday on Alberta. It was a great night out there. Don’t have time to share more, but hopefully the slideshow below will tell part of the story.
Dingo Dizmal, captain of the Clown House.(File photo) Yes folks, it’s true. Tonight at Last Thursday on Alberta Street, the Clown House (at NE 24th and Alberta) will play host to hijinks and fun for the very last time. Due to rents that have shot far beyond a clown’s wage, Dingo, Pinga, Chlorine, Will, and … Read more
Agent Crush never got a chanceto flex her muscles in Ashland.(File photo) The Sprockettes tour is off to a memorable start. The ladies rolled into the southern Oregon city of Ashland last Thursday hoping to liven up the town with an impromptu performance in Lithia Park. Unfortunately, a few of Ashland’s men in blue didn’t … Read more
Rachel in her studio.(Photo courtesy Rachel Siegel) Portland artist Rachel Siegel wants to celebrate what she refers to as Portland’s, “astonishingly diverse and unique community of cyclists” with a juried, photographic exhibition. Siegel is still in the planning stages but she already has a working title, Cycle Seen: Picturing Portland’s Bike Culture, and she has … Read more
“Mourning ride” byMargaret Beeson For many people, bicycles are far more than a tool for transport and recreation; they’re an inspiration for art. Here in Portland we’re fortunate to have a rich culture full of examples. Last July I put together an art exhibition at City Hall that featured bike-themed paintings, photos, sculptures, and craft. … Read more
Newlyweds Tiago and Adriane led the bike parade in a chariot.(File photo)Full slideshow below
A winged devil jousting on a unicyclewowed a packed crowd at the Clown House.View gallery(File photo) Despite an increased police presence after last month’s unfortunate incident, Last Thursday on Alberta got back to business last night. The street pulsed with energy and creativity from street performers, local art, and of course bikes and cyclists of … Read more