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Download the 2-page report (PDF) A new report has found that the total economic activity generated by bike-related industry in Portland totals approximately $90 million, a 38% increase in value since 2006. The report — which was conducted by Alta Planning and Design (whose principal Mia Birk is the former bicycle program manager for the … Read more
“Loss of the Colwood open space could also result in a permanent gap in the 40-Mile Loop Bike and Pedestrian Trail.”— Tony Fuentes, NE Portland resident and member of the Keep Colwood Green! Coalition Citizen activists and a host of environmental organizations and neighborhood associations are hoping to save 138 acres of open space that … Read more
A PDOT concept drawing of new on-street bike corrals coming to downtown Portland by the end of this month.(Click to enlarge)
Mud and smiles coming soon.– Watch slideshow below –(Photos © J. Maus) There is no denying that the cyclocross season is upon us. The first sign is always an increase in sales of ‘cross bikes and parts on the OBRA email list. Then, I hear shop employees telling me how everyone is coming in to … Read more
Bike polo is a time-honored tradition here in Portland and our very own Axles of Evil is a team/club full of some of the most skilled and respected players anywhere. Their home base is the tennis courts at Alberta Park in Northeast Portland, and now they’ve taken their game onto the grass. Below is an … Read more
Lance Armstrong, shown here at the Oregon Convention Center in February, is no stranger to Portland’s bike-friendliness.(Photos © J. Maus) By now, I’m sure many of you have read the story heard ’round the world about Lance Armstrong’s rumored return to bike racing. VeloNews posted a story about it yesterday, and now the rumors have … Read more
You can rent this bike: Now there’s no excuse not to give ‘cross a try! In the latest sign that Portland is gearing up for another crazy cyclocross season, a downtown bike rental business has announced they’ll offer cyclocross bikes as part of their fleet. Eric Roden, the manager at Waterfront Bicycles (now at 10 … Read more
Many people enjoy the Eastbank Esplanade by bike.(Photo © J. Maus) Metro, is set to join Portland, Vancouver (WA), Hillsboro, Gresham, Tigard, Tualatin, and 30 other cities across the nation in an effort to document the number of people biking and walking on multi-use trails. The counts are organized by the National Bicycle and Pedestrian … Read more
“If I had $1000 dollars for every community that’s contacted me about their bike trails plan, I could fund an entire system.”— Sheila Lyons of ODOT Sheila Lyons, the bicycle and pedestrian program manager for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has responded to the League of American Bicyclist’s Bicycle Friendly State rankings that put … Read more
BikePortland.org photo correspondent Bob Crispin drove up to Iron Ranch (north of Vancouver, WA) over the weekend for the 10th annual Old Bicycle Swap Meet. The event is held on a large ranch whose owner is a collector of all kinds of old cars, farm equipment, railroad stuff, and “who knows what all” says Bob. … Read more
(Photos: Good Sport Promotion) It’s no secret that Portlanders love dogs and bikes. So, it might come as no surprise that Sunday’s inaugural Tour de Lab bike ride was a huge success. Ayleen Crotty with Good Sport Promotion (the company that put on the ride) says 1,200 people came out to enjoy a day of … Read more
Rep. Jim Oberstar addressing the Pro Walk/Pro Bike Conference in Seattle.(Photos © J. Maus) In the closing address of the 2008 Pro Walk/Pro Bike Conference in Seattle on Friday, bicycling’s Grand Man in Congress, Jim Oberstar, shared a history of America’s bike movement, and inspired the assembled crowd with his trademark energy and bravado. For … Read more