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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
(Photos © J. Maus)
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
On a rural road in a “frontier” county this would be perfectly legal if HB 2507 passes.(Photo © J. Maus) In 2009, the Oregon State Legislature passed a law (ORS 811.507) that makes it illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while driving (hands-free headsets are allowed). The law was great news for traffic safety … Read more
It’s January — what better time to do a Palm Tree Ride!?(Photo © J. Maus) This weekend the weather shouldn’t be too harsh, and we’ve got a few great events to keep you out there enjoying it. Have fun and be safe! Friday, January 14th 11:45pm: Midnight Mystery Ride Take advantage of tonight’s unseasonably mild … Read more
Supporters of the NWTA showed up in force at a Forest Park rally in October of last year.(Photos © J. Maus) 2010 was a landmark year for the Northwest Trail Alliance and now the up and coming off-road bicycling advocacy group is hiring their first ever paid staff member. Last year was full of controversy … Read more
State Representative Jules Bailey has just told us that he has been in touch with Rep. Mitch Greenlick about HB 2228, the controversial bill that would create a new Oregon law making it illegal to transport a child six years or younger on a bicycle or in a bike trailer. Bailey says that the two … Read more
