The Design Challenge from the builder’s perspective
An enthusiastic crowd turned out tonight for the reception party.(Photo by Mark Reber for BikePortland)
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First look inside the Constructor’s Design Challenge
Editor’s note: Please welcome new BikePortland contributor Mark Reber. A reporter and photographer, Mark is working with us to cover the Oregon Manifest Constructor’s Design Challenge and Race this weekend. Mark was able to spend some time with the bikes and their proud, nervous builders this morning, and sent this dispatch — and some enticing … Read more
Record turnout expected at Cross Crusade opener
Another Cross Crusade is about to get started.(Photos © J. Maus) The Cross Crusade cyclocross race series is set to get underway this Sunday and organizers expect a record turnout of competitors. Portland architect and urban planner Rick Potestio is one of the founders of the Cross Crusade. He says Oregon Bicycle Racing Association officials … Read more
Portland’s first Free Store works its magic by bike
The Portland Free Store at SE 11th & Clay(Photos © Elly Blue) There’s yet another new bike-based business in town — the difference is that at this store, everything is free. The Portland Free Store is, according to its website, “basically a second-hand store, except that everything is free.” People can drop off donations at … Read more
Artcrank show finds warm welcome in Portland
29 bike-themed posters attracted quite a crowd last night.-Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus) The latest evidence of the intersection between bicycles and Portland’s First Thursday art scene (remember the handmade bike show back in August?) was on full display at the debut of the Artcrank Poster Show last night. 29 Portland artists were part of … Read more
Weekend Event Guide
Cross Crusade is here! (Photo © J. Maus) This year, bike event season seems to only have sped up as the weather has gotten cooler. Tonight’s grand opening of the Artcrank poster show marks the beginning of six weeks of Oregon Manifest. The Manifest’s flagship events are also this weekend, in which 30 framebuilders are … Read more
Safe passing in the spotlight in second “Bikes Riding with Bikes” PSA
A few weeks ago we wrote about a series of educational videos being created by new local org Intersection 911. The first video urged viewers to stop and help out people who have a flat tire or other mechanical problems. The second video, released this week, urges viewers to pass on the left, and to … Read more
Q & A with Torsten Kjellstrand of PDXCross
Torsten Kjellstrand(Photo © J. Maus) The seasoned crew of professional photographers that publish the PDXCross blog are back at it again for 2009. Last year, “the improbable group of un-hipsters” established their site as a must-visit destination following the weekend’s cross action. Their photographs are poignant, expressive, exciting, and funny — and that’s just a … Read more
Kids will take to the streets in 2nd annual Tour de Ladd
Kids ruled the streets at Tour de Ladd last year.(Photos © J. Maus) Just got the announcement and details about the second annual Tour de Ladd event. I attended this last year and it was excellent. Tons of schoolkids doing laps on carfree streets around the Ladd’s Addition neighborhood. What could be better? The Tour … Read more
Ace Hotel guests now get customized Swobos
A stock Swobo Otis. Ace Hotel’s bikes have been customized for Portland streets (and weather) by local bike shops. The Ace Hotel in downtown Portland is set to unveil a new fleet of customized Swobo bicycles that can be checked out by guests. Back in December of 2006, The Ace was at the head of … Read more
David Byrne recap: Termite cities and Portland’s story
Outside the Bagdad last night.(Photos © J. Maus)
Review: Bridging the independence gap with the FollowMe
[Publisher’s note: This review is by our Family Biking columnist Marion Rice. Marion’s last column explored safety and cultural issues around carrying infants by bike.] Griffin and dad test riding the FollowMe.(Photos © J. Maus)