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Just another sign of life on N. Williams Ave.(Photo © J. Maus) Bike-oriented development on N. Williams Avenue isn’t reserved for bricks and mortar businesses. Yesterday while biking home I met Dan Sloan, a man who is offering free bike repairs and advice to anyone that stops by. His business consists of a hand-painted sandwich … Read more
This week’s questions comes from reader Joe W. Joe has a problem. His friend is a “car addict” and Joe wants to help him quit, but it’s a sensitive subject. Can you help? Here’s Joe’s question:
Mark your calendars and buy your tickets, because Bike to Blazers is going to be awesome this year. On April 14th, the bike and basketball worlds will collide, resulting in a fun community event that will (hopefully) become an annual Portland tradition. Why bikes and Blazers? Why not? Both are a major force for good … Read more
Portland resident Daniel Fleischer will host a slideshow and video presentation of his 2,900+ mile mountain bike ride at The Mountain Shop tonight.(Photos: Daniel Fleischer) Portland realtor Daniel Fleischer turned the big 4-0 last May, “So, instead of buying a red Camaro,” he told me recently, “I thought I’d take a bike ride.” But not … Read more
View images below New still images taken from surveillance video nearly one month ago show 22-year old Tyler Brady — who has been missing since February 27th — riding his bike in Northeast Portland. As reported two weeks ago, Brady was last seen riding his bicycle in Southeast Portland. Today, the Portland Police detectives have … Read more
– Nationwide, traffic fatalities were at a record low last year, but are still 34,000 too many, according to Sec’y LaHood’s blog. Could a national Vision Zero campaign be in the works? – In Los Angeles, zoning policies encourage building apartment complexes right next to freeways. But it turns out that this is terrible for … Read more
“This is the end of favoring motorized transportation at the expense of non-motorized.” — US DOT Sec. Ray LaHood US Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced a new set of pro-bicycling and walking policy recommendations meant to inform transportation planning at the state and community level. He announced them on his blog this … Read more
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The Oregon advocacy team on the steps of the Capitol.(Photos © J. Maus) The 26-person Oregon bike advocacy team stormed Capitol Hill on Thursday, armed with cycling stats, stories, and a strong sense of purpose. It was lobbying day at the National Bike Summit and Team Oregon joined 700 bike advocates from all over the … Read more
If you were not already convinced by the blossoming trees, this week’s job listings are another sign that Spring is here and Summer is near. If you know your way around a bike repair stand, one of these opportunities as a bike mechanic may be for you. Good luck! For detailed information including duties and … Read more
Portland’s Retro is making a name for themselves in the jersey business. Southeast Portland-based apparel company Retro, has inked a licensing deal with The New Yorker to release two cycling jerseys based on the magazine’s iconic cover art. It’s just the latest licensing deal for Retro, a company that has found success by designing and … Read more