A section of the Springwater Trail will be closed for five months while the city works on a sewer project in the area. The city’s map of the trail closure and detour, from the project website.
Join a historical tour withlocal history mavenShawn Granton(Photo © J. Maus) Lots of opportunities for bike fun this weekend — depave a parking lot, trade an old bike for free breakfast, help out with a bike move, learn the history of youth hostels, and more. Friday, August 28 7:00am – 9:00am: Breakfast on the Bridges … Read more
Screen shot of Bike Quiver. An iPhone app just released yesterday could be a great tool in the war on bike theft. “Bike Quiver” was created by David Ross, an independent software developer who lives (and rides) in Portland. A serial number is the most important piece of information you’ll need to prove to the … Read more
Robert Pickett.(Photo © J. Maus) So you’ve seen a nervous-looking young guy riding a too-small high-end racing bike down the street with shoes that definitely don’t match the clips. Or maybe you found a bike stashed behind your garage. Or your friend saw your long-lost steed locked to a pole downtown. What’s the right thing … Read more
Screenshot from Nick Falbo’s animated presentation on alternatives to the 12-lane CRC.– Watch below- With the BTA flexing some muscle on the Columbia River Crossing project and a grassroots effort in opposition to a 12-lane bridge by Rising Tide Cascadia well under way, some of you might be curious about what other alternatives exist. Nick … Read more
Jonathan’s camera quick-draw: a common sight around Portland.(Photo © Elly Blue) The front basket used to be a necessary part of any city bike setup, but it seems to have been forgotten over time with the rise of mountain and road bikes. But baskets are coming back — and in a wider array than ever, … Read more
An event that bills itself as “A poster party for bike people” is set to make its Portland debut on October 1st. Artcrank began in Minneapolis in 2007 and has since expanded to other cities. The event is an exhibit of bike-inspired poster art from local artists. The posters accepted into each show — which … Read more
[Updated 8/28/09: The Portland Mercury is reporting that the victim was 52 year old James Earl Wagner. The Mercury also has photos of the intersection where the crash occurred, and commentary on the difficulty of walking and biking there.] Click for Google Map The Portland Police report that this morning at about 2:15 am, a … Read more
[8/26, 4:42pm: This story has been updated with reaction from CRC project staffer David Parisi.] “The BTA is done with this public involvement theater… we’re not going to play this game any more.” — Michelle Poyouorow, Bicycle Transportation Alliance As reported earlier today, the staff from the Columbia River Crossing project held a meeting of … Read more
Mike Cobb holds the floor.-Slideshow below/Gallery–(Photos © J. Maus) We had another great Get Together event last night on NE Alberta. We packed the patio of Radio Room and had their generous bike parking facility overflowing. As per usual, we spent the first part of the night meeting new friends, re-connecting with old ones, and … Read more
Spotted a FollowMe in use at Sunday Parkways. Tag-alongs (a.k.a. trail-a-bikes) are common sights on the streets of Portland. They’re an excellent option for kids who are too big for a trailer, but who aren’t yet able to safely ride in traffic by themselves. Now there’s a new twist on this popular product — the … Read more
These are the two options bike and pedestrian advocates are being asked to choose from… but what if neither are acceptable?