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Scene from a Cross Crusade race at Horning’s Hideout in 2007(Photos © J. Maus) Two of the year’s most challenging rides are slated for this weekend: the infamously, absurdly hilly De Ronde van Oeste Portlandia (a.k.a. the Tour of Flanders) on Saturday and the Horning’s Hustle mountain bike circuit race on Sunday. Many participants will … Read more
Organizers of the CRC Opposition and Alternatives Rally have just released their third spoof “Bridge Shopping Network” video. But something has gone awry — hosts Joe and Kristen’s sales pitch is interrupted by anti-CRC hackers! From the release notes:
Current routes to the rally Planning to attend Sunday’s Build Less Bridge CRC Opposition and Alternatives Rally? A new online map can help you meet up with other folks riding from your part of town, or organize a feeder ride of your own. The event is on Sunday, April 5th at noon in Waterfront Park … Read more
Mayor Adams credits bike boxesas one reason for record numbers(Photo © J. Maus) Back in January, we reported that Portland had potentially had a record low number of traffic fatalities in 2008. PBOT has now made it official — we have never had fewer traffic fatalities in any year since they began keeping track in … Read more
The block of SE Clinton wherethe road rage incident occurred.(Photo © J. Maus) Back in 2007, we covered the story of Johnny Eschweiler, the man who intentionally used his car to strike two men on bikes in a road rage incident on SE Clinton Street. Shortly after the incident, victim Ben Ramsdell told BikePortland that … Read more
Jude Kirstein in the Epic Wheelworks shop.(Photos © Elly Blue) Jude Kirstein was bike touring with friends in the Patagonian Andes and realized after climbing all those mountains that, “there’s nothing you can’t do — so you might as well go for the gold.” After that trip, Kirstein returned to Oregon and earned a wheelbuilding … Read more
Testing out the Josta rack(Photos © Elly Blue) Yesterday morning I headed over to the Portland State University campus to check out the four different double-decker bike racks the university is considering for two soon to be constructed secure on-campus bike parking garages. The racks will be set up daily through this Friday from 10am … Read more
Commissioner Nick Fish wants to open up the dialogue on off-road biking.(Photo © J. Maus) Last month, rookie City Commissioner Nick Fish made his opinion of off-road biking clear. He told BikePortland that he was not satisfied with the current status quo of riding in the city and that he would work quickly to learn … Read more
PUMP will host an off-road advocacy presentation tonight in Northwest Portland.(Photo © J. Maus) As Portland moves in on creating more off-road, urban riding areas, interest in skills parks and pump tracks is growing. However, unlike in the transportation cycling realm — where Portland is often looked upon as a leader — when it comes … Read more
Cars and money, bikes and public health, London bikesharing snag, why do cities work, how can cities work better, Barcelona before the car. This week in the world of bikes and beyond: – President Obama is digging deep into the U.S. auto industry crisis. His plan includes tax incentives for people who buy new cars. … Read more
It’s the weekend! I’ve been largely without a working computer this week — my laptop will be out of the shop on Monday afternoon — and I’m looking forward to having a couple of days off from shuffling between borrowed computers, re-learning old operating systems, getting used to unfamiliar keyboards, and trying to remember passwords. … Read more
An anti-12 lane CRC sign(Photo © J. Maus) An editorial in this morning’s Oregonian criticizes Bicycle Transportation Alliance leaders for their recently stated opposition of the plan to build a new, 12-lane highway bridge over the Columbia River, and for encouraging their members to attend a rally in opposition to the plan. Claiming that the … Read more