A newly painted green bike lane on SE 7th Ave.(Photo © J. Maus) Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Think Out Loud radio show will discuss different ideas about the design of bike lanes, bike-related laws, and how best to share the road. The producers of the show were spurred on in part by a recent article in … Read more
The eye of the tiger.(Photo © J. Maus) Hoping to give kids the same thrill that mom and dad get out of bike racing, organizers of the Tuesday night racing series at Portland International Raceway will hold the first “Kids Rule” race tomorrow night. Local racer Neil Green said his six year-old son didn’t want … Read more
2008 Pedalpalooza poster by DeJerk.(Click to enlarge) With over 170 events planned (so far), the Pedalpalooza 2008 is poised to be the biggest ever. The seventh annual event (June 12-28) is facilitated by Shift but fueled by the community. Also, the traditional unveiling of the Pedalpalooza poster happened over the weekend. This year’s poster was … Read more
(Photo © J. Maus) There’s a ton of bike stuff happening tomorrow and it should be warm and dry…so get out there and ride! If you need a refresher on what’s up, check out my post from Thursday. And, as per usual, don’t forget to share your plans and amazing adventures in the comments below … Read more
Daniel McGinnis, BTA Board member and president of Bike Gallery.(Photos © J. Maus) At the Brett Jarolimek Memorial Fund benefit last night, Bike Gallery President Daniel McGinnis implored the hundreds of people who showed up to “roll up your sleeves”, and reminded us that our recent Platinum accolade is, “a platform and nothing else.” McGinnis … Read more
Three new bike-related businesses demonstrate that the economic side of Portland’s bike scene is alive and well. Here’s a brief intro to a few pedal-powered entrepreneurs whose businesses are just getting off the ground:
A bike box in downtown Portland.(Photos © J. Maus) The Portland Tribune has published an article about concerns raised by citizens and the Oregon Department of Transportation over the usage, safety and efficacy of the newly installed bike boxes. The story’s sub-headline reads, “Some cycling advocates are trying to stick a wrench in the spokes … Read more
Daniel Johnson (pre-trim).(Photos © J. Maus) Daniel Johnson — the guy behind the pothole ride — started Bike Lunch as a way to meet people and encourage community among folks who ride. The idea is simple: Meet every Friday during the lunch hour and share conversation among friends old and new. The event is catching … Read more
Here’s a great job opportunity that was posted to the BikePortland Job Listings this past week: Graphic and Merchandising Designer – Yakima Products, Inc.
“We call for better access to city parks and recreation areas for off-road riding.”–From a statement issued today by a new coalition of mountain bike advocates Hoping to join the Platinum party and no longer wanting to play second fiddle to its on-street cousin, mountain biking in Portland is poised for progress. Today, a coalition … Read more
PUMP volunteers show that you’ve got to work before you can ride — so why not make it a party!(Photo: PUMP) Here’s a list of bike-related events and rides happening around Portland this weekend (May 3-4). I hope to make this a regular feature and publish it every Thursday morning so you can help plan … Read more
A staggeringly awesome raffle and silent auction. Free beer. Free food. Lots of great people. Support of a fund to improve bike safety in Portland. Do you have any reason not to go to the Brett Jarolimek Memorial Fund Benefit? Tonight, Bike Gallery (where Brett used to work) will host the event at their downtown … Read more