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A painting by Tiago DeJerk, one of30 local artists who will take part in Artcrank.(Photos © J. Maus) Artcrank, a bicycle-themed poster art show premiering in Portland next month, has selected the local artists that will take part in the event. The 31 artists will sell their work for $30 per print, with $5 of … Read more
The WheelBurro with a carriage attachment. (Photos by H2M2)
Yes folks, this is the scene just steps from the entrance to America’s premiere bicycle trade show.(Photos © Elly Blue) I just finished my first day at North America’s biggest bicycle trade show. Interbike has something like a thousand exhibitors and 20,000 attendees from all over the world. Below are photos and thoughts from my … Read more
Portland’s bike traffic continues to draw the attention of organizations that want to engage bike riders with their messages. Last month, the Portland Opera Company hosted an event to share their upcoming premiere of Puccini’s La Boheme with the throngs of evening bike commuters that pass by their offices on the Eastbank Esplanade. Yesterday, PBOT … Read more
Captain Eric Hendricks in May 2009.(Photo © J. Maus) Captain Eric Hendricks of the Portland Police Bureau’s Traffic Division is in critical condition this morning after a crash involving three motor vehicles yesterday afternoon on Highway 30. According to the Oregon State Police, the collision happened about ten miles west of Rainier. Hendricks and his … Read more
A crowd only a true bike geek could love.(Photos: Interbike) As I write this, our intrepid managing editor Elly Blue is en route to Las Vegas for one of the world’s largest bike industry gatherings — the Interbike trade show. I have fond memories of working and walking the Interbike show floor, having gone several … Read more
PBOT bribed riders with donuts and coffee to share a safety message on the Mississippi Hill this morning.(Photos © J. Maus) Oh, the life of a bike commuter in Portland. Last night, people riding east across the Hawthorne Bridge were serenaded by a harpist and offered chamomile tea; and this morning, people coming south on … Read more
Hawthorne Bridge bike traffic.(Photo © J. Maus) In response to bike congestion on the Hawthorne Bridge — which was flung into the spotlight back in May when two bikes collided resulting in a crash on the steel deck — the Bicycle Transportation Alliance and the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition will be on the bridge for this … Read more
Hillsboro’s Tour de Parks will showcase places to play for the whole family.(Photo © J. Maus) As the biking spirit grows around the Portland region, so do the number of interesting and noteworthy event rides. Many of these rides benefit a specific cause and others are simply an excellent way to meet new people and … Read more
Portland-based KEEN Footwear has announced a partnership with the 88bikes Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides bicycles to young people in developing countries. The partnership is part of KEEN’s Hybrid.Care campaign whose mission is to “support social and environmental organizations that have paved the way for change through community, education and understanding”. The company plans … Read more
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