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Introducing Ray LaHood, your next Transportation Secretary. On Friday, President Elect Obama is expected to make the formal announcement that Ray LaHood, a retiring seven-term Republican congressman from Peoria Illinois, will be his Transportation Secretary. LaHood is a long-time friend of Obama and has worked closely in the past with Obama’s Chief of Staff Rahm … Read more
A rider enjoys the rare piece of singletrack in Forest Park.(Photo © J. Maus) Frank Selker is like many people in Portland who wish there was more opportunity for mountain biking on singletrack trails in Forest Park. The issue has been batted around by a number of individuals and groups over the past two decades. … Read more
“The probability is that you will get your money’s worth over the life of the tire. Probably in less than three seasons. Maybe even less than this season.” – Portlander Daniel Johnson on whether or not you should buy studded tires With snow and ice a reality for at least a few more days, and … Read more
Riding on SE Main just before 8th.(Photo © J. Maus) I thought it would be helpful to refresh my call for feedback on what the riding conditions are like throughout the Portland metro area this morning. I’m still undecided if I’ll ride down to the Central Eastside today (from North Portland) because I don’t want … Read more
Screenshot of Cychosis iPhone app. 42-year old Kenton resident Ron Forrester has created a new iPhone application (“app”) that lets you record and keep an ongoing statistical journal of your routes, mileage, and more. The app is called Cychosis and Forrester says he’s already had sales from all over the world (interest has been especially … Read more
The gravel-strewn bike lane on SE Madison.(Photo © J. Maus) Here in Portland, after the novelty of riding in the snow wears off and the fear of icy roads subsides, people that bike are faced with an unfortunate byproduct of severe weather — gravel. The gravel is a more eco-friendly way to deal with slippery … Read more
Adams, shown here riding on a cycle-track in Stockholm, wants Portland to compare itself to Europe’s best biking cities.(Photo: Tom Miller) At a press conference today, Mayor-Elect Sam Adams announced major changes to how Portland will do business under his administration. Along with new budget guidelines and new bureau assignments for City Commissioners, he also … Read more
(Photos © J. Maus) Last Friday, I had the pleasure to host Rex Burkholder here at BikePortland.org Headquarters. We often cross paths at events and parties, and I work with him as a source on stories now and again, but it’s rare that we get the chance to talk uninterrupted for over an hour.
Travel Oregon’s Kristin Dahl is leading an effort to create a new bike tourism website.(Photos © J. Maus) Travel Oregon knows a good thing when they see it — that’s why they’ve decided to invest in a major new website that will be devoted to biking in Oregon. A committee to help map out the … Read more
This man didn’t let a bit of snow and ice keep him from his commute this morning.(Photos © J. Maus)
Michael Hall oversaw memorials for two PNCA students last fall.(Photo © J. Maus) Michael Hall, Dean of Student Services at the Pacific Northwest College of Art, has received a community award from the NW Examiner for his role in creating awareness and promoting bike safety in the wake of two tragic deaths last year. The … Read more
Rob Widmer in his company’s new bike parking facility.(Photos © J. Maus) Widmer Brothers Brewing is well-known for their Hefeweizen beer and for being one of the nation’s pioneering craft brewers. But perhaps less well known is their commitment to the growing number of their 150 Portland employees who ride their bikes to work. At … Read more