Singlespeed Worlds ups the ante for ‘cross antics
Racers roll through the Thunderdome.-Slideshow below/Gallery–(Photos © J. Maus)
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The Monday Roundup
Here’s the news that caught our eye this week: – Warren Buffett has made his largest investment ever: $34 billion to purchase the BNSF rail company. He eloquently praises the promise of rail freight transportation, calls the move “a bet on the country.” – An interesting article about how politically progressive inner cities are primarily … Read more
Master Plan: Review and analysis as comment period comes to an end
The vision by 2030. If you have something to say about the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030 (a.k.a. the Bicycle Master Plan), Sunday (11/8) is your last chance to do it. PBOT will take all comments received by Sunday night and try to work them into revisions of the Plan before it is finalized and … Read more
Winter riding: Staying warm and dry on a budget
Raingear comes in all styles, forms — and budgets. (Photo © J. Maus) Now that the rain has arrived in earnest, it’s time to get the daily wet weather riding routine down pat. For many of us, that isn’t going to include shopping for a new, name brand rain jacket and pants, fancy washable wool, … Read more
Keep your bikes cozy in a (locally made) bike shed – Updated
Portlanders like to take care of their beloved bikes. Here are a few locally made examples; some by an entrepreneurial builder and one sent in by a reader who did it DIY style. Local artist and craftsman Brennan Conaway has found yet another niche to serve in Portland’s fast-growing population of bike lovers — bike … Read more
After tragic week, pedestrian advocates call for “immediate response and change”
“The sheer number of serious collisions between pedestrians and cars this past week demonstrates that our traffic safety deficit is not found in one person’s error.” — Steph Routh, Director of Willamette Pedestrian Coalition On Sunday night, two young women were struck by a car while attempting to cross the street at SE 80th and … Read more
Jobs of the Week
Two excellent bike-related job opportunities have been listed on the BikePortland Job Listings this week. Check out the details below and good luck if you apply! Lead Mechanic — Portland State University Bike Hub Advertising Sales Account Manager — Momentum Magazine
Weekend Event Guide
A ‘cross racer dressed up like a swamp monster riding through a huge wall of bubbly foam: It must be SSCXWC.(Photos © J. Maus) Better late than never, here are your weekend bike events!
New coalition calls for “CRC 2.0” and a new planning process
Groups want to start the planning process over.(Photo © J. Maus) A coalition of five local non-profit groups are calling for “an immediate restart of the deadlocked I-5 planning process.” The Coalition for a Livable Future, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, Environment Oregon, Environment Washington, and Upstream Public Health just issued a joint news release saying … Read more
BikeCraft V will showcase Portland’s crafty, creative talent on December 5th
Crowds were a bit cramped at BikeCraft III.(Photo © J.Maus) BikeCraft is an annual holiday bazaar that gathers under one roof the many unique and interesting Portlanders who create handmade, cycling related crafts. We can hardly believe it, but this is the fifth anniversary of BikeCraft! Each year BikeCraft has grown by leaps and bounds, … Read more
At Climate Change Summit, ‘Bike Bloc’ protesters will put the fun between their legs
Next month’s United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen is sure to attract protesters who feel global leaders aren’t acting quickly enough. One group plans to make their point with a massive bicycle sculpture infused with the bodies of activists. That alone seemed like something Portlanders could get behind. Then I read their rallying cry … Read more
Cycle tracks in D.C. and a ciclovia in L.A.?
Sunset Blvd like you’ve never seen it before.(Graphic: Colleen Corcoran/cicLAvia) Two bits of news that came across my desk in the last 24 hours speak to the growing momentum (should we call it a revolution?) across America for carfree streets and more dedicated space for bike traffic. According to an article published in the Los … Read more