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Rolling to Barbur Blvd.(Photo © J. Maus) We’re excited to announced our first Get Together of 2011. Next Wednesday (January 26th) from 5:30 to 7ish we’ll meet up with readers and other bike-interested folks at Macadam’s Bar and Grill (5833 SW Macadam Avenue). If you live, ride, or work in or around Southwest Portland, you’re … Read more
This corner building at SE 6th and Belmont will soon be the River City Bicycles Outlet store. River City Bicycles has purchased a new, 5,000 square foot building that will soon become a new outlet store selling discounted bikes and clothing just a few blocks from their existing location. The River City Bicycles Outlet is … Read more
Should it be illegal?(Photo © J. Maus) Lost in last week’s kerfluffle about a potential ban on biking with kids, was another bill proposed in the current Oregon legislative session that deserves our attention. House Bill 2602 (text), sponsored by Representative Michael Schaufler (D-Happy Valley), would create a new traffic violation for “unsafe operation of … Read more
Hopworks would occupy a street-level spot in this new building on Williams.(Photos © J. Maus) Nearly a year after we first noted the bike-oriented development taking place on N Williams Avenue, the trend is as strong as ever. Today we confirmed that, while the ink’s not quite dry on all the paperwork, Hopworks Urban Brewery … Read more
Gigi Lascurettes(Photos/video by Russ Roca) In this episode of Pedal People, we profile Gigi Lascurettes the maker of another Portland original – Helmuffs. Helmuffs are wool ear muffs made from recycled sweaters that attach directly to your helmet straps. Gigi’s Helmuffs have been on display at BikeCraft and can also be purchased at Bikeasaurus (1337 … Read more
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Group shotSlideshow below(Photos © J. Maus) On Saturday, I got a glimpse into another vibrant part of our local bike scene at the Portland Winter Classic Flatland Jam. The annual event was held inside a non-descript warehouse in inner Northeast, just north of E. Burnside. There was a two-sided vert ramp for the jumpers and … Read more
Still from amazing video of DIY bikeway infrastructure from Guadalajara.-Watch video below- Here’s the news that caught our eye last week… – From the misguided to the punitive, proposals for anti-bicycle legislation have come fast out of the gate in 2011, from the quickly shot down plan in Oregon to ban children from being carried … Read more
Kidical Massers in Sellwood.(Photos: Paul Manson/Flickr)
Sue Butler(Photo: SueButlerRides.com) Later this month, 39-year old Portland bike racer Sue Butler is headed to St. Wendel Germany where she’ll represent Team USA at the UCI Cyclocross World Championships. To help get her there, a fundraiser has been planned for Tuesday night at Hopworks Urban Brewery (2944 SE Powell). Hopworks will donate $1 of … Read more
Kidical Mass rallies the family biking troops.(Photo © J. Maus) Moms, dads, and kid-lovers throughout the state have gotten fired up over the family biking legislation that’s made headlines this week. Many of them plan to join the monthly Kidical Mass ride which will be held this Saturday in Sellwood. Joining them will be Oregon … Read more
