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“He has not only helped rebuild our landscape, he’s helped beautify it by creating opportunities for bikers and runners to enjoy our great outdoors.” — Obama on LaHood Congressional Quarterly has the full transcript from today’s press conference where President-elect Obama introduced his choice for Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood. Below are some key excerpts interspersed … Read more
$20 and in bike box green. How can you resist?!
The University of Portland has just acquired the property outlined in yellow. Supporters of a transportation trail along the river see this as a major step forward.(Image courtesy U of P)
Keith Ticknor The Portland Wheelmen Touring Club are rallying support for Keith Ticknor, who suffers from a brain tumor, with a benefit ride and a Christmas tree sale on Saturday. Ticknor has been member of the club for nearly three decades and one club member described him to me as “the quintessential excellent volunteer without … Read more
Erik Tonkin(Photos © J. Maus) [Publisher’s note: This article was written by Sellwood Cycle Repair co-owner, community advocate, and beloved off-road racer, Erik Tonkin. Erik writes about an issue that’s close to his heart, mountain bike access in Forest Park. He’s been riding his mountain-bike and ‘cross bike in the park for 16 years. For … Read more
Dee from Magpie Messenger Collective says the harsh weather hasn’t slowed down his business.(Photo © J. Maus) From the look of things so far this morning, this might be one of most challenging commutes of the storm thus far (see latest Oregonian coverage). We had a nice bit of snow yesterday and much of stuck … Read more
Anyone looking to start off the new year with some new gear, or looking to make a few bucks on their old stuff, will be happy to hear about the first annual Portland VeloSwap. Jim Anderson — who is also the man behind the Monday Night Racing series at Portland International Raceway — announced the … Read more
The Fat Tire Farm on NW Thurman.(Photo © J. Maus) Fat Tire Farm, a shop that specializes in high performance mountain bikes and is located near a busy Forest Park trailhead, has stepped up to encourage its customers to join the Forest Park Conservancy (FPC). According to citizen activist Frank Selker, the shop has agreed … Read more
Last month I cleaned out the bikes from my basement. As I took them down from their hooks and carried them to their new home (a shed in the backyard), I heard voices in my head recounting the memories and stories behind each one.
[Publisher’s note: Elly Blue is on a trip through the East Coast. She’s got a Brompton folder, a backpack, and one of my old cameras around her neck. She’ll be posting dispatches and photos from the road. I’ve created a special section for all the articles and I’ll share some of them here on the … Read more
Ellen Vanderslice is the new Project Manager for the Bike Master Plan Update. The City of Portland’s languishing effort to update its Bicycle Master Plan just got a shoot in the arm. Ellen Vanderslice, an effective bureaucrat and well-known activist for people-friendly cities, has been selected as Project Manager for the Bicycle Master Plan Update … Read more
A snowy bike lane on N. Rosa Parks Way.(Photo © J. Maus) Snow has just begun to fall across the Portland Metro area. But luckily, so far, the big freeze that was predicted for last night/this morning hasn’t happened. Like we’ve done for the past few days, please use the comments below to share details … Read more