It’s not too pretty out there.(Photo © J. Maus) After a morning snowfall, the Big Thaw seems imminent. I just got off the streets and it’s nasty out there. On some major streets snow, there are big ruts from bus and car tire track bordered by icy, slushy, dirty snow. I’ve been taking the lane, … Read more
Portlander Molly Cameron is flying the Vanilla Bicycles team colors while racing in Belgium.(Photo: Nielsdewit.be) Local racer and owner of Veloshop, Molly Cameron, is “living the dream” by spending her holiday racing cyclocross against the world’s best on a multi-week trip that includes World Cup races in France and Belgium. Another Portland rider, Sue Butler, … Read more
A scene from the action at the 2004 ‘Cross Nationals held in Portland.(Photo © J. Maus) Local cyclocross racers and fans looking for some good news now that the season has ended got it yesterday: USA Cycling has officially awarded Bend, Oregon the honor of hosting the next two editions of the Cyclocross National Championships. … Read more
Now that Portlanders have experienced a “real” winter storm (not the occasional dusting of snow we usually get), some folks are beginning to think about how to equip themselves to ride through anything. If studded tires aren’t enough, maybe it’s time to consider the Ktrak. This morning Jack Bog reminded me of this bike, which … Read more
Snow can’t stop this multi-modal commuter out in Beaverton.(Photo by K’Tesh via the BikePortland.org Photog. Pool)
Amy Ruiz uses a bike as her main way of getting around.(Photo © J. Maus) Amy Ruiz, news editor for the Portland Mercury, will leave the paper to join the Mayoral team of Sam Adams. According to the Mercury blog, Ruiz will be Adams’ Strategic Planning and Sustainability Policy Advisor. Ruiz covered many transportation and … Read more
Due to bike lane conditions like these, PBOT advises to take the lane.(Photo © J. Maus) Please use this post to report on riding conditions in your neighborhood. I’m on a walk right now and several main roads have been cleared of snow. While that’s good for folks in cars, it also means the bike … Read more
The folks behind the regional Drive Less Save More campaign are seeking submissions for the first-ever Drive Less Video Challenge. The objective is to create a 25 second video that motivates people to drive less. The winning video will run as a TV commercial and will get a new Apple iMac and Final Cut video … Read more
“This will adequately address the inequity of this situation and show the community that bicyclists will not be punished for riding legally on the streets of Portland.” — Lawyer Christopher Heaps The lawyer for two men who were ticketed for riding their bikes on NE Ainsworth last month is imploring city leaders and the police … Read more
Looking south SW 6th Avenue at SW Yamhill Street.(Photo: PortlandMall.org) As part of their Portland Mall Light Rail project, TriMet has announced several “major changes” for bike traffic on 5th and 6th Avenues. According to TriMet Planner/Bike Programs staffer Colin Maher, effective January 12th, bikes (and cars) must obey the following traffic laws:
One of the worst storms in Portlandhistory is yet another strain on the City budget.(Photo © J. Maus) Already on a downward slope due to a dwindling gas tax and lower parking revenues, and facing millions in necessary cutbacks, the Portland Bureau of Transportation is now feeling the hurt due to the severe storm that … Read more
SE Main Street on my ride into work this morning.(Photo © J. Maus) Just how bad have things gotten in the Portland region? I just got this email from Michael Pullen, the Public Information Officer with Multnomah County: Multnomah County has issued a declaration of emergency to the state of Oregon requesting resources to assist … Read more