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Committee member Les Blaize at a recent open house.(Photo © J. Maus) After nine months of meetings, the 15-member Forest Park Single Track Cycling Advisory Committee will present their recommendations to Parks Commissioner Nick Fish and Parks Director Zari Santner tonight. According to a statement put out by Portland Parks & Recreation, the report, “will … Read more
The Cirque filled Mississippi Ave with bikes.(Photos © J. Maus) Once again, the Cirque du Cycling delivered. The third annual event, dreamed up and (generously) supported by Laughing Planet Cafe, took over Mississippi Street with a full day of bike parades, racing, community booths, and more. The Art Bike Parade (slideshow below) featured some excellent … Read more
Filmmaker Meaghan Wilbur(Photo: Marcus Griffith) New York City independent film maker and bike enthusiast Meaghan Wilbur is in Portland and Vancouver this week filming interviews for her ghost bike documentary, a project she says is about “exploring the intersection of street art, activism, and mourning on the streets of cities around the world.” In an … Read more
Mayor Sam Adams and Humboldt Elementary School teacher Patrisha Porter at Overlook Park in North Portland, showing kids that adults can have fun on bikes too.-Slideshow below/Gallery–(Photos © J. Maus)
Screengrab from YouCut website. House Republicans have listed the federal Safe Routes to School program as one of five examples of “wasteful spending” as part of their newly-launched “YouCut” campaign. The campaign puts five proposals out each week and asks the American people to vote on which ones they feel should be cut from the … Read more
Racers bowed their heads in silence to remember David Oliphant at the Cirque du Cycling on Saturday.(Photo © J. Maus) The community of people who raced with and knew David Oliphant are keeping him in their thoughts at events throughout Portland. Oliphant suffered a cardiac arrest after crossing the finish line of a race at … Read more
A flyer for the meeting seen in the neighborhood.(Photo: Gretchin Lair) The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation will hold a public meeting on June 22nd to hear feedback on the SE Holgate buffered bike lanes. The lanes were painted last August as part of a demonstration project along with similar lanes on SW Oak … Read more
All smiles on the podium, but…(Photos © J. Maus) There was some great racing action at the Laughing Planet Cafe/Cirque du Cycling event on Mississippi Avenue on Saturday. The heat tested the racers, but the crowds more than made up for it. Speaking of crowds, racer Samuel Nicoletti (Gentle Lovers) might have gotten a bit … Read more
Monday is a good day to recover from the weekend’s dense and diverse selection of bike fun. But even though planned events don’t get rolling until the crack of noon, the quality is high and there is a chance for the trifecta: Bike/Ped Legal clinic –> Audible Signal Ride –> Eine Brise performance on Mt … Read more
Ah, Sunday…a day of rest…the Lord’s day…Yeah, right! That, and it’s the day you break out the tall-folding-cargo-mini (or whatever your preferred conveyance) and choose from the 26 options below. Share the fun with our Ride Report Form. We’ll be posting some of these and all the Pedalpalooza news that’s fit to print over on … Read more
The first weekend of festivities is finally upon us. Gaze in amazement at the variety of today’s ride offerings from your friends and neighbors. From parades and picnics to jousting tournaments and gardening. From Milwaukie to Vancouver sporting costumes to birthday suits. Ride safely and enjoy! If you go on any rides, fill out our … Read more
It’s that time of year.(Photo © J. Maus) O.K. Portland, it’s June, it’s finally not feeling like winter, and… it’s Pedalpalooza! There is so much going on this weekend it’s ridiculous. Whatever you’re up to on two-wheels we’d love to hear about it. Hopefully you’re following some of our Pedalpalooza coverage. We’re posting lots of … Read more