Any advice for someone who’d like to see more clearly in the rain?(Photo © J. Maus) Today’s question comes from Matthew Bowers: “I commute about 3 miles to work (and back, obviously) 5-6 days a week, and I wear glasses. This becomes an issue when it’s raining, and was wondering what other glasses-wearing riders do … Read more
Do you have to put your foot down?(Photo © J. Maus) This week’s “Ask BikePortland” comes from Daniel Knutson. Mr. Knutson, 52, wrote in to express his frustrations at getting a ticket from a Portland Police Officer a few months ago for doing a “track stand” at a stop light. On September 19th, Knutson says … Read more
(Photo © J. Maus) [Note: Based on the large number of helpful responses to a reader’s request for help back in December, I thought I’d make this a more regular feature. I’ll try to do an “Ask BikePortland” post at least once a month. If you have a burning bike question — whether it has … Read more
Just got this email from reader Maria M. in Portland: Last night during the pouring rain and darkness I was hit while on my bike. I wasn’t hurt but my front wheel was damaged. I was at the Marriott on Naito crossing over to the park when a car turned into me. I had the … Read more