Bridge Pedal: How was it for you? [Slideshow]
Riders pedal north on I-405.Slideshow below/Gallery (82 images)(Photos © J. Maus)
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Trying out the ‘EcoShopper’ trailer
The EcoShopper at work.(Photos © J. Maus) Eugene-based BicycleR Evolution knows a thing or two about trailers. The 15 year-old company is owned by Ian Scholz, brother of Alan and Hans Scholz, the guys who run Bike Friday (Alan also founded Burley Designs back in 1973). But, when the “EcoShopper” trailer showed up on my … Read more
Job of the Week
Our featured job listing this week comes from a well respected bike shop in Southeast Portland focused on road cycling. If you are an experienced mechanic in search of a new full-time position, this may be the one. Check it out via the following link. Good luck! Bicycle Salesperson/ Mechanic — Veloce Bicycles Inc.
Bike fashion: Up-close with a custom, three-piece cycling suit
Tony Pereira and his new suit. (Photos © J. Maus) Bikes and fashion have enjoyed a renewed romance in America in the last few years. From the Cycle Chic movement to the proliferation of bike fashion shows, there is a growing awareness of — and market for — clothes that are stylish and comfortable to … Read more
Apple looks to make bikes ‘Smart’
“The patent also states that an iPhone or iPod could be used to automatically or in response to a user instruction, record video, audio, or take photographs reflecting the course…” [H/T to @dontbecreepy on Twitter via 9 to 5 Mac] The Patently Apple blog shared information today about a patent application from Apple that details … Read more
Party on I-405 and planning pains: The scoop on Sunday’s Bridge Pedal
Bridge Pedal 2009, as seen from a helicopter flying over the Fremont Bridge.(Photos © J. Maus)
Police statement: “No tolerance for ‘Hoodbombing'”
“The last thing we need is to have someone driving on Timberline Road encounter an out-of-control cyclist and the police knocking on a relative’s door to tell them their son or daughter are dead because of this.” — Oregon State Police Sergeant Duane Larson In response to a serious injury crash involving a man riding … Read more
With U.N. plot conspiracy, bike-sharing gets national media spotlight
Dan Maes The growing number of bike-sharing system consultants and vendors must be jumping for joy right now as comments by a Republican gubernatorial candidate in Colorado have thrust them into the national media spotlight. In his campaign for governor of Colorado, Tea Party favorite Dan Maes has raised questions about Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper’s … Read more
Merkley strengthens active transportation in Livable Communities Act
Senator Jeff Merkley (L).(Photo © J. Maus) Oregon’s rookie Senator Jeff Merkley continues to live up to his potential as active transportation’s greatest hope in the U.S. Senate. The Livable Communities Act (S.1619), which he introduced in the Senate back in March, passed out of a key committee yesterday and will now head to a … Read more
Seen on Portland’s streets: Free help, beer signage, and air
Spotted on NE MLK and Tillamook.(Photo: Amos Hunter) I’ve been trying to get a handle on my inbox of late, and in doing so I’ve come across a few neat photos that I figured would be fun to share. The first one comes from BikePortland staffer Jonathan “J.R.” Reed (yes, the only person on my … Read more
Weekend Event Guide
Team Beer Track Race poster. [Publisher’s note: Big thanks to Mr. Amos Hunter for stepping up to do the Weekend Event Guide!] Ahh… summer in Portland. The weather is looking great and the weekend is brimming with some excellent events. Get ready to haul, drink, race, and drool (in no particular order). What more could … Read more
Crash on ‘Hoodbomb’ sends man to hospital
A man crashed while on the annual “Hoodbomb” downhill bike ride on Saturday afternoon. According to a woman who responded to the scene of the crash around 5:30 pm, a young man that was part of a group of people on the descent overshot a hairpin corner and crashed into a cement barrier. The man … Read more