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Coming to high schools this fall.(Photo © J. Maus) The Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) will launch a cyclocross development league and training program at high schools throughout the state this fall. OBRA, a non-profit with nearly 5,000 members across Oregon, has created a white paper on the new initiative that identifies cyclocross as “a … Read more
Winning entry in the GPS Art By Bike Ride by Ken Southerland. (Yes, it’s a dog peeing on Ladd’s Circle.)
This man has been infected by Short Track.(Photo © J. Maus) Tonight is the kickoff of the Portland Short Track Series, an off-road racing event that takes place for the next seven weeks out at Portland International Raceway. Short Track is an addictive mix of mountain-biking, cyclocross, and BMX-style racing. Event promoter Kris Schamp of … Read more
The buffered bike lane on SE Holgate is the subject of a public forum tomorrow.(Photos © J. Maus) While many people that love bikes in and around Portland are moving to the constant rhythm of Pedalpalooza, let us not forget that without attention to advocacy, the streets we dance on and ride naked upon wouldn’t … Read more
The dice told us where to go.–Gallery–(Photos © J. Maus) On Friday, I took a gamble and went on a Pedalpalooza ride that left the route up to chance. As luck would have it, myself and the 20 or so others on the ride got lucky and had a memorable excursion through the streets of … Read more
Here’s the news that caught our eye this week: – In Eugene, Oregon, the city is evaluating the expansion of its Urban Growth Boundary as developers seek to increase sprawl. – Car registration numbers are decreasing across Oregon. – The CEO of Lloyds of London warns investors that the world is staring down a “period … Read more
Shawn Furst at the Prom Ride Friday night.(Photo © J. Maus) I guess it isn’t that big a leap from doughnuts to porno but there is a lot to see, learn and enjoy in between. Follow the link for details. Share the fun with our Ride Report Form. We’ll be posting some of these and … Read more
Naked Riders on West Burnside. – Photo by Jared Souney/JaredSouney.com.
It’s Father’s Day and the shortest night of the year. From cowboy theater to bike rodeos and book signings to Pride parades, there is something for everyone. Follow the link for details. Share the fun with our Ride Report Form. We’ll be posting some of these and other Pedalpalooza news on our Pedalpalooza Special Coverage … Read more
There is nothing I can preface today’s list with other than, be safe and have fun! Follow the link for today’s full calendar. See you at WNBR. Share the fun with our Ride Report Form. We’ll be posting some of these and other Pedalpalooza news on our Pedalpalooza Special Coverage Page.
Detail from ride flyer.-Full version below- Eben Weiss, the inimitable “Bike Snob” behind the popular and eponymously named blog and book, rolls into Portland on Sunday. He’s in town for a signing and presentation at Powell’s and there’s a ride to the event being organized by Chris King Precision Components. The plan is to meet … Read more
There’s more than meets the eye.-Watch video below- Northeast Portland resident Michael Felix has just launched a project called Velosynth, an “open-source bicycle interaction synthesizer.” Or, in other words, it’s “a small computer that you attach to your bicycle that interprets your motion into sound.” With mobile sound systems flourishing on bikes throughout the city … Read more