A month ago, local eco-fast food chain Burgerville announced a new policy that would allow people to use bicycles in the drive-through lanes at all of their 30 something locations, after a woman was denied service on her bike broadcast the incident online. Last Thursday they sealed the deal with a promotion at their Hawthorne … Read more
Here’s the news that caught our eye this week: – Tuesday, September 22nd is World Carfree Day. The Washington Post contemplates what that means. – A new study has found that the largest US fossil fuel subsidies primarily benefit foreign countries. – A borough in London will, for a trial period, allow people on bikes … Read more
A scene from the fifth day of Cycle Oregon 2009(Photo © J. Maus) It’s the weekend! True to Portland’s usual hectic end-of-summer pace, there’s a lot going on around town. Be sure to check out our events guide as you make your plans. And let us know how it goes in the comments here.
The Cycle Oregon camp at Riverside Park in Grants Pass.(Photo © J. Maus) BikePortland has confirmed that a man died in his tent Thursday night in Grants Pass while participating in the Cycle Oregon ride. Someone on the ride first told us about the situation Friday night and then confirmed the death with official EMTs. … Read more
Two great job opportunities were posted on the BikePortland Job Listings at the end of last week. Weir’s Cyclery is hiring a head mechanic, and the BTA is adding to their advocacy staff. Check out full details in the links below: Lead Bicycle Mechanic — Weir’s Cyclery Statewide Bicycle Advocate — Bicycle Transportation Alliance
Transforming a parking spot into a living room at Last Thursday in 2006. (Photo © J. Maus) Today, Friday September 18, livable streets enthusiasts across the United States are celebrating Park(ing) Day — with many locations around the Portland region. Started in 2005 by San Francisco public space activist group Rebar, Park(ing) Day is a … Read more
“12 Lanes?! Insane!” reads a sign at a protest ride this summer.(Photo © J. Maus) Portland Mayor Sam Adams issued a statement this morning saying that he can no longer support a $4 billion, 12 lane replacement for the freeway bridge over I-5. Adams states that for “reasons both fiscal and political, I believe I … Read more
Rolling over the (newly rebuilt) historic Wimer Covered Bridge.-Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus) Today’s ride took us 76 miles from the small timber town of Glendale to the bustling southern Oregon city of Grants Pass. The morning started out a bit dreary and overcast, but the first rest stop brightened everyone’s mood. Heaven on Earth … Read more
We’ve got a great lineup of events this weekend, and the weather promises to be at least partly cooperative. Friday, September 18 Friday is Park(ing) Day On Park(ing) Day, on-street car parking spots are temporarily turned into parks of all sorts. Metro is celebrating the occasion all over the region to promote its Intertwine trail … Read more
Enjoy a cold HUB Bike Beer from the Hopworksfiets this Saturday. (Photo © Elly Blue) Since we broke the story of Hopworks Urban Brewing’s new bicycle pub on Tuesday night, site traffic has been through the roof. Our story about the Flaming Lips’ upcoming naked biking video shoot raised that further. Then this morning, a … Read more
David Byrne will be back in town soon topromote his new book, Bicycle Diaries. (Photo © J. Maus) Several additional books and movies have made their way into the BikePortland Bookstore in recent weeks. Among them are two titles supported by upcoming live author appearances. David Byrne will be at the Bagdad Theater September 30, … Read more
Rolling along Galice Road with the Rogue River below.-Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus)