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Naked Ride participants assemble at SE Water and Salmon.(Photo © J. Maus) People from all over the world and still buzzing about Portland’s World Naked Bike Ride that happened Saturday night. By nearly all accounts it was a another solid success. Before this one becomes history, there are a few things I wanted to share.
A design student claims that a bike helmet made of corrugated cardboard can outperform the regular helmets you buy at the store. Here’s the bike news from around the world that caught my eye this week: – As gas prices rise, many are taking up bicycling to save money — even in small towns and … Read more
It will re-open today at noon.(Photo © J. Maus) After 20 days, a vital artery in Portland bike network will be re-opened. The Portland Parks & Recreation Bureau just announced that the closure of the floating portion of the Eastbank Esplanade — which was closed on May 31st due to high water on the Willamette … Read more
Bike jobs.(Photo © J. Maus) A new study by the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) at the University of Massachusetts, Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure: A National Study of Employment Impacts, has found that infrastructure projects with major bicycling and walking components are more labor-intensive and create 46% more jobs overall than “road-only” projects. National non-profit … Read more
Happy Monday Pedalpalooza fans! Today you’ll find a swell selection of rides including fun on a bike for stay-at-home dads, tree lovers, and even a special ride for folks named any permutation of the name Aaron.
Check out the the full slate below and stay tuned to our Pedalpalooza page for for more photos and recaps from all the great rides happening around town…
Just a portion of the vast crowd just seconds after the start.(Photo © J. Maus)
World Naked Bike Ride poster We’re about half way through 2011 Pedalpalooza… and from the looks of the ride reports and photos I’m seeing, folks are just getting warmed up! Tonight is of course the big night. World Naked Bike Ride gathers at 9:00 and leaves at 10:00 from SE Water and Salmon. The naked … Read more
Bishop Kenneth Sims outside his storefront.(Photos © J. Maus) The bike parking facility we told you about last month and that first appeared mysteriously back in 2009, is just a few days from officially opening. The ‘Portland Bike Station’ (not to be confused with Bikestation) is in the ground floor of the Dekum Building at … Read more
“The Portland Police Bureau recommends that all riders at least wear a helmet and shoes to avoid any potential injuries. Being naked in public in Portland is legal if it falls within the guidelines of ORS 163.465”— From a Portland Police Bureau press release Like I mentioned last week, the Portland Police Bureau is well … Read more
PBOT has changed the striping and lane configuration on Broadway at Larrabee to help reduce the risk of right-hook collisions.(Photos © J. Maus)
Chris King (L) and U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer at the King factory earlier this month.(Photo: Dylan Van Weelden)
I had a great time just editing up today’s list of rides. The bike hijinks of Pedalpalooza continue with a slew of rides for every taste and style. From small bikes to tall bikes, explosions, tea and tree forts — and even some fun in the ‘Couv! Today should be another very good day.
And remember, I’m posting ride recaps and photos over on the Pedalpalooza 2011 page.
12:00pm OMSI Science Ride
Our ride will start at noon at OMSI (1945 SE Water Ave) with some sciency fun while we wait for everyone to gather. Our meeting spot is in the parking lot behind the PEPCO building. This is the white building just north of OMSI. If you’re riding along the esplanade you’ll see us and we’ll put up some signs to help. We’ll hit the road around 12:30 for a casual ride with some science stops along the way. We’ll make a loop and return to omsi and take a behind the scenes tour of our exhibit-building workshop. Then we’ll make some liquid nitrogen ice cream, and have at least one big explosion.