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6/20: Hello readers and friends. I am having my second (of two) total knee replacement surgeries today so I'll be out of commission for a bit while I recover. Please be patient while I get back to full health. I hope to be back to posting as soon as I can. I look forward to getting back out there. 🙏. - Jonathan Maus, BikePortland Publisher and Editor
[Photo by Felix] Last week, a group of Zoobombers met with with Portland’s art rack coordinator and Transportation Options manager Linda Ginenthal in a conference room at PDOT headquarters. The meeting was called to garner feedback from Ginenthal on potential designs (see below) and locations for a new Zoobomb bike rack. Next week, Ginenthal will … Read more
BikeCraft is much more than a place to find unique, bike-inspired gifts. It’s a place to meet old and new friends and get to know the artists behind the crafts. You don’t want to miss this event, so please invite all your friends and co-workers to come on down and check it out. Below is … Read more
[Photo from 2007 Chris King Calendar] Portland-based Chris King Components has developed an exceptional reputation for their world-class headsets and hubs. But far beyond just bike parts, the company brings thoughtful excellence to everything they do. Their annual calendar is no exception. The 2007 edition features the work of photographic artist and Hood River resident … Read more
[Made with love by Elias Grey / Lemolo Bags] BikeCraft II is shaping up nicely. I’ve just finished the event flyer (see below) and so far there are 15 confirmed vendors! One of them is Elias Grey. He moved to Southeast Portland less than a year ago and he makes messenger bags under the name … Read more
A reader just pointed out to that the New York Times has mentioned Portland’s bike scene yet again in their Saturday edition. The first time is was all about our “cult-like” allegiance to cyclocross racing and now they cite a new report from Atlanta that says our “pedestrian and biker friendly” city is the main … Read more
[Zoobomber “Handsome” Dave] Acclaimed movie director Gus Vant Sant — who won was nominated for an Academy Award for Good Will Hunting — has tapped the Zoobombers for an upcoming performance piece with the BodyVox dance company. Van Sant and the Zoobombers will be guest artists at First Impressions V. 5, a show that runs … Read more
[You’ve got to seeit to believe it!] Tonight at Disjecta (SE 3rd and Ankeny), Portland begins a three-day celebration of pink mini-bikes and Sprockettes-style fun. Yes, our beloved Sprockettes are pulling out all the stops and the whole thing kicks off tonight at 7PM. Check out the line-up: B:C:Clettes and The Brakes bikedance teams from … Read more
[Austin and NatalieRamsland of SweetpeaBicycles] Austin and Natalie Ramsland — the husband-wife duo behind Sweetpea Bicycles — will open up their framebuilding studio on Saturday night. They’ll have frames on display (in various states of completion) and Natalie (she builds the bikes) will be happy to answer questions about her craft. It’s also a great … Read more
[A scene from lastyear’s BikeCraft event.] I’ve finally confirmed a location and date for BikeCraft II. It will happen in the atrium of City Hall in downtown Portland on Thursday, December 7th. BikeCraft is an event that showcases handmade, bicycle-related arts and crafts made in Portland. For more information check out the BikeCraft page I … Read more
[One idea for newZoobomb bike rack] The iconic Zoobomb Pile (a.k.a. the “Holy Rack” or the “People’s Bike Library of Greater Portland”) is in for a major change. Tuesday night, in a rare showing of cohesion, 20 Zoobombers met in a downtown restaurant to discuss potential new locations for the pile and share design ideas … Read more
[The Sprockettes do their thing.] The Sprockettes—those sexy, synchronized, mini-bike-dancing superstars—have released the official invitation to their big event, The International Bike Dance Off and Benefit Party.
[The Zoobomb Pyle] The Zoobomb Pyle—which Zoobombers call the “People’s Bike Library of Greater Portland”—is much more than a bunch of mini-bikes, it’s an icon that symbolizes one of Portland’s proud traditions. It’s also an important part of the weekly ride that zooms from the Zoo into downtown. The bikes in the Pyle are loaners … Read more