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Kids will learn proper hand signals at BTA classes.(Photo © J. Maus) For the first time ever, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance will offer their award-winning bike safety curriculum outside of a public school room. The BTA and the City of Portland Office of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School program have teamed up to offer a … Read more
BikeRacker is a new business that has sprung up to meet the local demand for temporary bike parking.(Photos © J. Maus) A local bicycle and pedestrian planning firm has announced plans to update a groundbreaking study on Portland’s bicycle-related economy. Back in March of this year, I reported that Mia Birk, a principal with Alta … Read more
What’s not to love about Kidical Mass?(Photos © J. Maus) Kidical Mass — that kindler, gentler, more family-friendly version of Critical Mass — seems to be catching on in Portland. It started last April in Eugene and then made its Portland debut a couple months later. And now, the ride is spreading from its downtown … Read more
“A page has been turned, clearly there is no doubt: the future will hold many more large scale street openings…”— Livable streets advocate and filmmaker Clarence Eckerson On Saturday, New York City tested the Ciclovia waters with their first of three Summer Streets events planned for this month. From the looks of a fantastic video … Read more
The VIP Lounge was packed as racers sped by during the Twilight Criterium Friday night.(Photo Gallery — Photos © J. Maus)
(Image: Google Maps Streetview) Gateway Bicycles, located at NE Halsey and 119th, has decided to close their doors. A reader forwarded me an email sent out by the shop’s owners. Here’s the message (also posted on their website):
Crossing the Broadway Bridge.Photo gallery – Slideshow below(Photos © J. Maus) Thousands of riders swarmed the city during the 13th annual Bridge Pedal ride this morning. I started just after sunrise on the 11-bridge route, which had a new start location. We hit the Fremont bridge first thing and then got to ride along I-405 … Read more
There was quite a bottleneck or two on Bridge Pedal last year.Slideshow below(Photos © J. Maus)
Martina and Carl (age 6) take a break on the Springwater Trail.(Photo: Todd Fahrner When the Fahrner family (Todd, Martina, and son Carl) wanted to get away for a little weekend vacation, they did what many other American families do — they packed up their vehicle and set out for the open road. But unlike … Read more
Former Mayor Bud Clark (L) and Mayor-elect Sam Adams at the celebration last night.(Photo: Thomas Le Ngo) Last night at City Hall, the City of Portland hosted a party to celebrate their achievement of becoming a Platinum-level bike-friendly city. As attendees gathered around the steps in front of the building and filled commemorative water bottles … Read more
Travelers take in bikes at an exhibit at PDX airport.(Photos © J. Maus) An exhibit of Oregon-made bicycles currently on display at the Portland International Airport has proven to be so ppoular with travelers that it will be extended through the busy holiday season. The exhibit, Handmade: Bicycles Designed and Built in Oregon debuted in … Read more
Castelli America, the high-end, performance cycling apparel company based in downtown Portland, is looking for a Sales Account Manager. Could it be you? Check the link below for more information (and good luck if you apply): Sales Account Manager – Castelli America