‘The Lumberyard’ will be Portland’s first indoor MTB park
Concept drawing of The Lumberyard. See more images below.
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The Monday Roundup
Here’s the news that caught my eye last week: – How do you get people on bikes in large numbers all at once? The people who run DC’s bike sharing system have it nailed: Give them a coupon, and they will ride. – Instead of talking about cities versus suburbs, what if we focused on … Read more
Friday Photos: Best of Bunny on a Bike
Scroll down for more images from one of my favorite Portland traditions, the Bunny on a Bike ride.(All photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
AASHTO withdraws controversial request on bike/walk guidelines – Updated
“The heart of the issue is that what the biking interests apparently saw in the comments… was a group of DOTs that have no interest in supporting biking concerns. That’s just not the case. That was not the intent. AASHTO has not backed away from its support of the law and the bicycling community.”— Lloyd … Read more
Join us for a Get Together in the Pearl District (4/27)
A bikeway sign to nowhere on Lovejoy.(Photo © J. Maus) This coming Wednesday (4/27), we’ll host a Get Together at Bridgeport Brewing (NW 13th and Marshall) in the Pearl District. If you live, ride, or work in or around the Pearl District and Northwest Portland, we’d love to meet you and talk bikes. All topics … Read more
Animation gives front row seat to Williams Ave traffic issues
Screenshot from a new animation by Fat Pencil Studio (subconsultant to Alta Planning + Design) that gives everyone a chance to understand the project options and traffic issues on North Williams Avenue.— Watch it below —
Community rallies to raise funds for injured racing star
Leia Tyrrell.(Photo © Pat Malach/Oregon Cycling Action) Oregon’s bike racing community is rallying around one of its rising stars, who sustained a serious injury following a crash at a race earlier this month. 21-year old Portland native Leia Tyrrell is recovering from a severe brain injury at her parent’s home in Sellwood after crashing during … Read more
Are Oregon bike funds headed back to D.C.?
Thanks to budget wrangling on Capitol Hill, the threat of federal recissions have reared their ugly head once again. Recissions are when the federal government takes back unspent transportation funds. This time around, it looks like about $2.5 billion is set to go from state coffers back to Washington D.C. The fear is that when … Read more
Jobs of the week
For your consideration, this week we feature job opportunities from three thriving local bike-oriented businesses, each of which is now headquartered in Southeast Portland. Don’t forget to say you read about them here. Best of luck! Part time Sales Associate — Rack Attack Professional Bike Mechanic — Bike Gallery Website Content Creator — Universal Cycles … Read more
E-bikes up for legal test in Oregon
“If you’re in court, they’ll look at the body of statutes, and it is not crystal clear.”— David House, Oregon DMV There’s a case brewing in Springfield (near Eugene), Oregon that could set a precedent and clarify several legal issues around the operation of electric-assisted bicycles. We broke down much of the legal morass around … Read more
Metro owns trail easement rights at location of Marine Drive collision
The bike/car collision this morning on NE Marine Drive happened in a location where Metro owns an easement for a future trail that would place the bikeway off the main road. In a rare blend of advocacy and communications, Metro has posted a story on their website about the crash, saying that the collision, “highlights … Read more
Weekend Event Guide
You think the old track at Alpenrose fixes itself?(Photo © J. Maus) Tons of volunteer opportunities this weekend to help maintain and build a fabulous bike scene whether your preference is mountain, track or just tootling around dressed like a bunny rabbit. Enjoy the weekend! Saturday, April 23rd 9:00am – 1:00pm: Stub Stewart Trail Fest … Read more