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Your (and our) big bike hopes and resolutions for 2010
(Photos © J. Maus) It’s been an exciting year for bikes — and 2010 is shaping up to be even more so. We asked a wide variety of people from across the vast spectrum of the Portland bike scene about their big hopes and dreams for the coming year — personal, in their work, and … Read more
Weekend Event Guide: New Years Edition
It’s (almost) the New Year! We’ve gone into some detail already about several New Years Day rides — and now more have been added, making a grand total of five! Here’s the rundown (minus the sold-out Cycle Wild camping trip), plus a Saturday ride for good measure.
Book review: The new issue of Boneshaker cycling almanac
In the world of print, most bicycle-themed publications are novice-level — they tell you how to fix your bike or guide you through gaining skills and confidence to ride in traffic. Then there’s the other end of the spectrum — the ivory tower of transportation theory. That’s why I have to bless Boneshaker‘s scrappy heart … Read more
Open thread for riding conditions (12/30)
A few snow riders in Southeast Portland last night.(Photo: Adams Carroll) It’s the morning after an unexpected snow storm that blanketed the City last night. In The Oregonian this morning, ODOT says the streets of Portland are “clear and passable” (that’s not the case in my neighborhood!). PBOT issued a weather advisory at 6:00 am … Read more
Worst commute in 20 years?! Not if you were on a bike
Ridin’ along, peaceful and calm.(Photos © J. Maus) Excuse me while I gloat… KGW-TV (Portland’s NBC affiliate) traffic reporter Michael Convery said this afternoon’s surprise snowstorm is the worst he’s seen in his nearly 20-year career in the Portland region. In a report tonight, he shared tales of a 25 mile backup on I-5 south … Read more
Winter weather snow-pen thread — Updated
Traffic on I-5 through North Portland was not moving at around 4:30.– Photo Gallery –(Photos © J. Maus)
PBOT explains rationale of new “channelizer” islands on Spokane bike boulevard
In our coverage of the new bike boulevard on Spokane Street in Sellwood many of you have shared questions and concerns about the new “channelizer” islands that have been installed. The islands are meant to channel motor vehicle and bike traffic into specific areas at intersections to avoid pinch-point conflicts, but several readers have said … Read more
Three ways to ride into the New Year
2010. Yeah!(Photo © J. Maus) Could there possibly be a better way to welcome 2010 than with a bike ride? We don’t think so, and apparently we’re not the only ones. So far, we’ve gotten word of three bike rides planned for New Year’s Day. For you adventurous souls who aren’t deterred by a 9:00 … Read more
Guest editorial: Planting trees by bike
“….[Without a bike trailer] it would have been several times as much work to get 3 dozen trees, several hundred pounds of mulch, wood stakes, and several gallons of water to the entire 1/4 mile planting area.” [This article was written by contributor Aaron Tarfman.] On Saturday I went out to be a part of … Read more
Get any good bike stuff this Christmas?
Eleni Maus loves her new bike. At our house, not a Christmas goes by without some bike-oriented gifts being exchanged, and this year was no exception. The marquee bike gift at our house this year was my daughter’s new bike (thanks to her Grandma). As you can tell in the photo, she’s thrilled (more on … Read more
Guerrila crosswalk painted on East Burnside
This mystery crosswalk on E. Burnside at NE 8th seems to be working.(Photo: Doug Klotz)