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Len Rubin, in blue, reacts to seeing his stolen bike.(Photos © J. Maus) A tearful reunion about an hour ago in a Sellwood parking lot culminated a 10-day search for a stolen bike unlike any other I’ve witnessed in years. Tamara and Len Rubin were distraught when the prototype folding bike Len had invested thousands … Read more
Riding in Scappoose.(Photo: Jordan Norris) Local mountain bike advocates are working to strengthen their relationship with a timber company in Scappoose. Longview Timber, LLC owns a large tract of land just 20 miles north of Portland that has become a popular riding area over the years. The problem is, while Longview has been gracious in … Read more
Detail from show flyer. As an unabashed bike nerd myself, local artist Chris Davis is someone I relate to. When he sees bikes parked on the streets of Portland, he doesn’t just see wheels and metal tubing, he sees an underlying character; a character he has attempted to manifest in a series of paintings that … Read more
Spendid Cycles storefront.(Photo: Splendid Cycles) In the latest sign that the cargo bike movement is flourishing in Portland, Joel and Barb Grover (both former employees of Bike Gallery) have opened Splendid Cycles on SE 14th and Belmont. The store specializes in hard-to-find cargo bikes. Currently in the line-up are bikes from Copenhagen-based Larry vs Harry … Read more
Wayne Thompson.(Photo: Multnomah County) Wayne Thompson, the man who intentionally backed up his car over Mike Luther after an argument in a parking lot, was found guilty today. Here’s more from KPTV: “An SUV driver who was suspected in a collision that left a bicyclist in critical condition was found guilty Monday of third-degree assault, … Read more
Bicycle Dreams shows at Clinton Street Theather on Wednesday. Fridays and weekends aren’t the only time awesome bike events happen in and around Portland. I’ve come across three notables this week I felt were worth sharing… Tomorrow, noted bike researcher and head of the Oregon Transportation Research and Education Consortium, Jennifer Dill, will give what … Read more
Cover of City Club’s Forest Park: A Call to Action.–Download PDF here– Deciding how to move forward with improved and expanded biking opportunities in Forest Park got a lot more complicated last week. On Thursday, the City Club of Portland released a 65-page report on Forest Park that, among other things, states unequivocally that there … Read more
Baybe Champ, the Scraper Bike King.(Still from video by California is a Place on Vimeo)-Watch video below- “I’m a big shot. Scraping on my bike. I don’t need a car gas price too high… Blue, yellow, orange wit bling, scraper bikes is on the scene.” That’s a line from a rap by Baybe Champ, the … Read more
A good sign. (Photos © J. Maus) This morning on my way to the office, a sign at the corner of North Michigan and Alberta caught my eye; it read “Beach Bike Train meet up spot – 8:30 – Join Us.” It was about 8:25, so I decided to wait around and see if anyone … Read more
Here’s the news that caught our eye this week: – The latest US export? The federal government’s campaign against distracted driving is being talked up internationally. – “Entrepedalers” are finding a market niche delivering food by bicycle in San Francisco. – Land use, walkability, and anything to reduce car dependence look like they’re set to … Read more
A rare haven for bike riders in East Portland.(Photo: Elizabeth Craig/ODOT) It’s not everyday that people in the eastern parts of our city feel Portland’s legendary bike love. But this isn’t everyday; it’s Bike to Work Day! On that note, I thought I’d share an email I got from reader Michael Mann, who was setting … Read more
A SmartBikeDC kiosk in D.C.(Photos © J. Maus) Alta Bicycle Share, sister company of Portland-based Alta Planning + Design, will operate the largest bike-sharing system in the United States when Washington D.C. expands their SmartBikeDC program into Arlington, Virginia later this year. Plans announced today by D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty and other regional officials say … Read more