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Hard at work in a street redesign workshop.Photo Gallery(Photos © J. Maus) After depaving a former parking lot in North Portland yesterday, the Towards Carfree Cities Conference marched on this morning at Portland State University. The first half of the program dealt with two topics of major interest to urban planners (and anyone interested in … Read more
Spotted at Colonel Summers Park over the weekend.(Photos © J. Maus) In the bike world, few topics elicit as much heated conversation and interest as fixed gear bicycles (a.k.a. “fixies”). BikeSnobNYC, one of the most well-known bike blogs in the world, has made a career out of skewering the fad, and my coverage of them … Read more
An amendment to a “green” schools bill will help with funding for bike access.(Photo © J. Maus) In an illustration that the political winds on transportation are shifting comes news of two bike-friendly bills that have recently passed through the U.S. House of Representatives. In an effort to make Amtrak more bike-friendly, last Wednesday (6/11), … Read more
Racing on Mississippi Street was only part of an amazing day for bikes in Portland.Slideshow below(Photos © J. Maus) I realize it’s already Tuesday and there are new events to cover and rides to join, but I can’t resist sharing some photos, video and a few thoughts about a Saturday I’ll always remember. It started … Read more
See the Sprockettes (shown here at Cirque du Cycling on Saturday) perform at City Hall.(Photo © J. Maus) Pedalpalooza is in full swing! Below is a listing of events for Tuesday (6/17). The highlight is the free, public day of the Towards Carfree Cities Conference. Tuesday’s Program highlights include: a panel on the defeat of … Read more
“If I had to choose between Bush on his mountain bike and John Kerry on his Serotta, I’ll take Obama.”–U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama made headlines last week for his private meeting with members of the bicycle industry in Chicago. U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer (who some have whispered would make a … Read more
Former parking lot soon to be garden.(Photos © J. Maus) With car use in decline across the country, millions of urban acreage currently devoted to parking them will soon go fallow. What to do with all those parking lots? Depave them! The International Towards Carfree Cities conference kicked off this morning with a depaving event … Read more
Portland-based Columbia Sportswear has announced that they have taken over sponsorship of Team High Road (formerly T-Mobile) and new jerseys with “Team Columbia” will debut at the start line of the Tour de France. This would be first time a Portland company was a title sponsor of such a high-profile racing team. Team High Road … Read more
Just a small part of the massive crowd.More photosWatch video below(Photos © J. Maus) A massive crowd — which some estimate at well over 2,000 riders — took part in the Naked Ride through downtown Portland on Saturday night (technically Sunday morning). As we made our way from the Northwest Industrial Area to downtown (via … Read more
Members of the SE Bicycle Patrol Unit shared their ninja bike riding secrets with an appreciative crowd.(Photos © J. Maus) The last few days really kicked the fun up a notch here in Portland. Pedalpalooza is now in full swing and the events are coming faster than I can keep up with. Here are some … Read more
You had to be there.More photos and video below(Photos © J. Maus) Last night’s world premiere of Bike Porn 2: Bikexploitation was quite an affair. The Clinton Street Theater was sold out (and then some) and the action outside was as hot as the movies inside. Reverend Phil was in his element — even if … Read more
Bicycle Speed Dating attracted a crowd to Colonel Summers Park this afternoon.More photos here(All photos © J. Maus) This is not a drill. This is the first big weekend of Pedalpalooza and there is no excuse for not getting out and partaking in all the fun. Below is a listing of all the rides this … Read more