Freak Bike Fall kicks off with Alleycat race
Racers leaving Dawson Park en route to Overlook at start of Freak Bike Alleycat.-Slideshow below/Gallery–(Photos © J. Maus)
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Tragedy and outrage in Texas
I don’t usually share news from other cities, but a story out of Helotes, Texas (22 miles northwest of San Antonio) has grabbed my attention and won’t let go. Via the Tucson Lawyer Bike blog with photo credit to Tom Reel of San Antonio Express News. (Photo: Tom Reel/San Antonio Express News)
Bike Seen: Gram Shipley’s “4-by-4” urban hauler
The 4-by-4.(Photos © J. Maus) Every now and again I come across a bike on the streets of Portland that I feel is worth sharing. Back in December 2007 we featured Gram Shipley and his scraper bike. Last night, outside the Bike Commute Challenge party at City Hall, I did a double take on a … Read more
My California Adventure: Sprockettes, suburbia and shopping in L.A.
This San Diego family would fit right in in Portland.(Photos © J. Maus) I took a trip down to Southern California to visit family last week (to the north Orange County town of Cypress to be exact). Each time I go, I see my surroundings through a lens that’s colored by the dueling perspectives of … Read more
Blazers star Brandon Roy bikes to practice (and he’s not weird)
Roy’s talent, style, and popularity could do wonders for the reputation of bicycling in Portland. In the few years he’s been in the NBA, the Portland Trail Blazers’ Brandon Roy has become a bona-fide star. That’s one reason why back in July 2008, we featured his love of biking on the Front Page. Now comes … Read more
Mayor says today is Bicycle Messenger Appreciation Day
“Whereas, bicycle messengers provide a value-added service that businesses seek out as a means to reduce costs and improve efficiency, crucial to the movement of important information…” — Mayor Sam Adams, in a proclamation of 10-9 Day Professional bike messengers around the country will recognize today as 10-9 Day, a.k.a. Messenger Appreciation Day. October 9th … Read more
Jobs of the Week
Two new job opportunities were posted on the BikePortland Job Listings this week. SoupCycle, who cook up and deliver by bike is searching for a “Souperhero” and Hillsboro based womens clothing retailers, Team Estrogen, seeks a customer service representative. Each job comes with unique benefits. Check out full details in the links below: SoupCycler Extraordinaire … Read more
[Updated] Bike Commute Challenge sets records: 2,693 newbies and one extreme commuter
The women of Gladrags were one of five small businesses with 2-4 employees who commuted by bike every day of the month.(Photos © J. Maus) The BTA announced results of their 15th annual Bike Commute Challenge tonight. The event, which pitted workplaces against each other in a friendly competition to see how took more bike … Read more
Weekend Event Guide
Get your freak on at Freak Bike Fall.(Photo © J. Maus) Will this be the last sunny weekend of the year? Better not risk it. There’s a ton to do, whether a freakbike festival, a rural century, a fashion show, or a good day’s work with a pick-axe is more your style. Friday, October 9 … Read more
‘Cross Clash’ will stoke Oregon-Washington racing rivalry
Sasquatch vs. Unicorn: Guess which is which. This weekend the Cross Clash race series aims to boost a good-natured racing rivalry between Washington and Oregon. The rivalry has existed for years, but Cross Clash organizers say this will be the first time it will be settled by a cumulative tally of racers from each state. … Read more
BTA reports net loss of $92,509 for 2008
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance, Oregon’s largest nonprofit bicycle advocacy and education organization, has been undergoing substantial internal changes in the past year and a half. These changes were thrown into stark relief with the release of the organization’s Annual Report for the fiscal year of January 1 through December 31, 2008. The report — scheduled … Read more
Take a virtual tour of Portland’s bike infrastructure
Detail of the IBPI’s Virtual Bike Tour map. (Larger version below) Portland’s bike network is one of the finest in the country. As such, our city regularly plays host to urban planners, engineers, and other wonky folks who want to learn and understand, first-hand, how our bike facilities look and feel. Usually, these visitors are … Read more